In Experiments the Independent Variable Is Manipulated to Determine

question 24

Multiple Choice

In experiments the independent variable is manipulated to determine

• A) Effects on the individual participants
• B) Effect on the dependent variable
• C) Effects of certain stimuli
• D) Relation to other variables

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