The Question as to Whether the Independent Variable Was the Sole

question 13

Multiple Choice

The question as to whether the independent variable was the sole cause of the change in the dependent variable is the basic issue in:

• A)a repeated measures study
• B)internal validity
• C)a matching study
• D)external validity

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