Holding Factors Such as Temperature, Lighting, and Seating Arrangement Constant

question 52

Multiple Choice

Holding factors such as temperature, lighting, and seating arrangement constant during experimental testing supports which of the following characteristics of scientific research?

• A) operationalism
• B) control
• C) discoverability
• D) replication

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