Which of the Following Occurs First When Performing an Experiment

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs first when performing an experiment?

• A)Predicting a relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable.
• B)Selecting the level of alpha.
• C)Identifying extraneous variables.
• D)Forming equivalent groups.

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