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BrownTown3

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The possibility that a confounding variable, rather than the independent variable of interest, caused changes on the dependent measure represents
 
  a. an alternative explanation.
  b. an artifact.
  c. a placebo effect.
  d. a demand characteristic.

Question 2

Extraneous variables
 
  a. reduce power and increase the likelihood of a Type 2 error.
  b. increase power and reduce the likelihood of a Type 2 error.
  c. reduce power and reduce the likelihood of a Type 2 error.
  d. increase power and increase the likelihood of a Type 2 error.



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jessicaduplan

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a




BrownTown3

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent


yeungji

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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