What Would Not Be Held Constant in Testing a Theory

question 115

Multiple Choice

What would not be held constant in testing a theory that if a student studies harder, he will get a better grade?

• A)​The course being taken.
• B)​The ability and effort of the other students in the class.
• C)​The grading scale in the course.
• D)​The number of hours the student spends studying.

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Definitions:

Insanity Defense Reform Act

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Diminished Capacity

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Twinkie Defense

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Wyatt v. Stickney

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