A Confound Occurs When

question 43

Multiple Choice

A confound occurs when

• A) two or more independent variables exert their influence on a dependent variable at different times.
• B) an experimental investigation lacks external validity.
• C) two or more independent variables exert their influence on a dependent variable at the same time.
• D) the results of an experiment are not significant.
• E) one independent variable exerts an influence on a dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Adjusted Trial Balance

A trial balance that reflects account balances after adjusting entries have been made for accruals, deferrals, and other financial events.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Current Liabilities

Obligations or debts that a company is expected to pay within one year or within its operating cycle.

Current Assets

Items that are projected to be turned into cash, disposed of, or used up within twelve months or the usual business operational cycle.