The Question of Whether the Independent Variable Was the Sole

question 11

Multiple Choice

The question of whether the independent variable was the sole cause of the change in the dependent variable is the basic issue in:

• A) constancy in conditions.
• B) internal validity.
• C) demand characteristics.
• D) external validity.

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