Two Control Techniques That Allow Researchers to Rule Out Alternative

question 36

Multiple Choice

Two control techniques that allow researchers to rule out alternative explanations for an outcome are balancing and

• A)establishing a covariation.
• B)establishing a time-order relationship.
• C)using a matched groups design.
• D)holding conditions constant.

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