In Experimental Design, Factors Not of Primary Interest in a Study

question 75

Multiple Choice

In experimental design, factors not of primary interest in a study that may serve to obscure experimental results due to their effect on the response variable are called

• A)extraneous factors
• B)rigid factors
• C)experimental factors
• D)guided factors

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Definitions:

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