A ____________ Variable Is When a Researcher Holds a Variable

question 55

Multiple Choice

A ____________ variable is when a researcher holds a variable or variables constant in order to clarify the relationship between the independent and dependent variable

• A) Confounding
• B) Independent
• C) Control
• D) Causal

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