Researchers Control Factors That Might Influence a Dependent Variable by Means

question 10

Multiple Choice

Researchers control factors that might influence a dependent variable by means of

• A) random assignment.
• B) replication.
• C) naturalistic observation.
• D) operational definitions.

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Definitions:

Surplus Goods

Items in excess of what is needed, often resulting in stockpiles or discounted sales.

Transportation Costs

are expenses involved in moving goods or people from one location to another, including fuel, labor, and maintenance of vehicles.

Free Market Economy

An economic system based on supply and demand with minimal government intervention.

Competition

A situation in which entities, individuals, or groups strive against each other to achieve a desired objective, often leading to innovation and improvement.