When a Confound Exists

question 16

Multiple Choice

When a confound exists,

• A)it means that the researcher failed to include a control group in the study
• B)it is the confounding factor, not the independent variable, which causes the behavior to occur
• C)there will be at least two different ways of interpreting the results
• D)it simply means that the dependent variable hasn't been defined precisely enough

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Definitions:

Price Level

The median price level of all goods and services currently offered in the economy.

Previous Year

The 12-month period immediately before the current year, used as a reference point for comparing data or statistical analysis.

Unemployment

The situation where individuals who are willing and able to work are not currently employed.

Inflation

The magnitude of growth in the overall price points for goods and services, weakening the efficacy of spending power.