Suppose an Experimenter Were Examining the Relationship Between Texting and Driving

question 46

Multiple Choice

Suppose an experimenter were examining the relationship between texting and driving and found that there was no difference between the experimental and control groups in typical cell phone use, previous texting experience, or driving history. This would serve to:

• A) identify weaknesses of the current study that must be reexamined through replication.
• B) rule out possible alternative explanations.
• C) show that the manipulation of the independent variable did not affect the dependent variable.
• D) reveal extraneous variables that can explain the obtained research findings.

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