Variables,other Than the Independent Variables That Influence the Response of the Test

question 15

Multiple Choice

Variables,other than the independent variables that influence the response of the test units are called ________.

• A) interdependent variables
• B) dependent variables
• C) extraneous variables
• D) concurrent variables
• E) influence variables

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Definitions:

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