The Phenomenon of Variables Combining to Produce an Effect That

question 1

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon of variables combining to produce an effect that is different from the effect of either variable alone is the

• A)interaction
• B)main effect
• C)inclusion criteria
• D)basis of correlational research
• E)most common flaw in experimental research

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