The Type of Variable That Can Contaminate the Results of an Experiment

question 54

Multiple Choice

The type of variable that can contaminate the results of an experiment and may be an alternative to a causal relationship is known as a(n) :

• A)predictor variable.
• B)criterion variable.
• C)extraneous variable.
• D)antecedent variable.

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