Laboratory Experiments Are Designed So as To

question 39

Multiple Choice

Laboratory experiments are designed so as to:

• A) control for confounding variables.
• B) establish external validity.
• C) be as close as possible to a real-life experience.
• D) establish effective measurements for multiple variables.

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