When an Experiment Lacks the Proper Control,which of the Following

question 75

Multiple Choice

When an experiment lacks the proper control,which of the following unintended variables can influence the outcome of a study?

• A) confound
• B) independent variable
• C) dependent variable
• D) all of the above

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