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melina_rosy

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The extraneous variable in a study that affects the primary variables and makes it appear as if the two are causing each other is called the __________ variable.
 
  a. confounding
  b. independent
  c. dependent
  d. random

Question 2

Using different research methods to answer the same research question is called __________.
 
  a. testretest reliability
  b. statistical significance
  c. triangulation
  d. correlation


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allisonblackmore

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A: confounding

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C: triangulation


melina_rosy

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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