The Most Effective Way to Limit the Effects of Extraneous

question 52

Multiple Choice

The most effective way to limit the effects of extraneous variables in an experiment is to use

• A) randomization.
• B) matched groups.
• C) homogeneous selection.
• D) subjects as their own control.

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