An Advantage of Holding a Variable Constant Rather Than Using

question 27

Multiple Choice

An advantage of holding a variable constant rather than using random assignment to form your groups is that holding a variable constant ____.

• A) reduces error due to participant differences
• B) is easier than randomization
• C) prevents confounding
• D) ensures a nonbiased sample

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