Explain the Randomized Block Design

question 40

Multiple Choice

Explain the Randomized Block Design
-When the effects of the explanatory variable upon the response variable cannot be determined, then

• A) confounding has occurred.
• B) a lurking variable is present.
• C) there is sampling error.
• D) the claim is invalid.

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Definitions:

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