A Factor Other Than the Intended Treatment That May Change

question 72

Multiple Choice

A factor other than the intended treatment that may change the outcome variable is known as:

• A) covariation.
• B) an extraneous variable.
• C) internal validity.
• D) temporal precedence.

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Central Nervous System

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