Which of the Following Best Describes Manipulation Checks

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes manipulation checks?

• A) They are usually given after all of the dependent variables have been collected.
• B) They help determine whether the manipulation has unwittingly caused differences on confounding variables.
• C) They are always given before the dependent variables have been collected.
• D) They are designed to influence responses on the dependent measure.

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