Which Factor Would Most Likely Distort the Relationship Between the Independent

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which factor would most likely distort the relationship between the independent and dependent variables, producing biased results?

• A) Use of random assignment
• B) Manipulation of the independent variable
• C) Use of between-groups design
• D) Presence of an extraneous variable

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