In Terms of the Strategies Behavioral Scientists Use to Control

question 29

Multiple Choice

In terms of the strategies behavioral scientists use to control for confounding and disturbance variables,_____ (is) (are) applicable to both confounding and disturbance variables,while _____ can be applied only to confounding variables.

• A)random assignment and matching;holding a variable constant
• B)holding a variable constant and matching;random assignment
• C)holding a variable constant;matching and random assignment
• D)matching;holding a variable constant and random assignment

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Definitions:

Pancreas

Endocrine gland; controls the levels of sugar in the blood.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels.

Blood Sugar

Glucose present in the blood, which is a primary energy source for the body's cells.

Twin Studies

Research studies that compare the similarity between monozygotic (identical) twins and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to understand the role of genetic and environmental factors in diseases, behaviors, and traits.