An Experiment Enables Researchers to Isolate the Effects of One

question 286

Multiple Choice

An experiment enables researchers to isolate the effects of one or more factors by manipulating the factors of interest and also by

• A) obtaining participants' informed consent prior to beginning the experiment.
• B) statistically summarizing participants' responses on a scatterplot.
• C) holding other factors constant across experimental and control groups.
• D) fully debriefing participants after completing the experiment.

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