When a Variable That Is Not of Interest in a Study

question 28

Multiple Choice

When a variable that is not of interest in a study may explain the results of a study this is called

• A) high internal validity.
• B) the third variable problem.
• C) experimenter bias.
• D) low reliability.

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Definitions:

Tax on Buyers

A levy imposed on consumers by the government, which typically raises the purchase price of goods and services, affecting demand.

Shortage

A situation in which the demand for a product or service exceeds the supply available at a specific price.

Tax on Good

A financial charge imposed by a government on the sale of a product or service, affecting its price.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded for it at those prices.