Multiple Groups Researchers Often Select Extreme Values of an Independent

question 20

Multiple Choice

Multiple Groups Researchers often select extreme values of an independent variable because

• A)extreme values increase the possibility of detecting a change across conditions.
• B)extreme values produce results with greater external validity.
• C)extreme values reduce the risk of confounding.
• D)intermediate values provide minimal information about how the independent variable affects behavior.

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