Holding a Variable Constant Prevents a Participant Characteristic from Confounding

question 51

Multiple Choice

Holding a variable constant prevents a participant characteristic from confounding a study by ____.

• A) eliminating variability in that characteristic
• B) reducing error
• C) ensuring a nonbiased sample
• D) increasing the differences between the groups

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