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In differential research, some potentially confounding variables may be controlled with
 
  A) Manipulation of the dependent variable.
  B) Manipulation of the independent variable.
  C) Use of a carefully selected control group.
  D) Use of more rigorous statistical analyses.

Question 2

In attempting to reduce confounding in differential research, the variable that should be held constant is
 
  A) The variable we are most interested in.
  B) The variable we have no interest in.
  C) The dependent variable.
  D) The independent variable.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply #2 on: Aug 4, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 4, 2018
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