In an Experiment, Any Variable That Varies Systematically with the Treatment

question 23

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, any variable that varies systematically with the treatment conditions and might influence the participants' scores is called a(n) ____ variable.

• A) matching
• B) dependent
• C) extraneous
• D) confounding

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