(Scenario II) Suppose the Researchers Manipulated the Independent Variable Such

question 87

Multiple Choice

(Scenario II) Suppose the researchers manipulated the independent variable such that the heavy backpack was 5 pounds and the light backpack was 3 pounds. After conducting the study they saw no difference between the groups when choosing a snack. Prior to the study the researchers should have probably conducted a(n) :

• A) simple experiment.
• B) independent sample t-test.
• C) two-group design.
• D) manipulation check.

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