Holding a Variable Constant Prevents a Variable from Becoming a Confound

question 32

Multiple Choice

Holding a variable constant prevents a variable from becoming a confound by

• A)eliminating the possibility that the variable will be substantially different from one group to another.
• B)reducing error.
• C)ensuring a nonbiased sample.
• D)increasing the differences between the groups.

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