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It is better to control confounding variables statistically than by the research design.
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In true experimental research, the researcher manipulates the dependent variable to examine its effects on one or more independent variables.
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In a causal-comparative design, no direct manipulation of the independent variable occurs.
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To be considered a variable, a quality or characteristic must have at least three discernible levels.
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A repeated-measures design entails making repeated measurements on a treatment and a control group.
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Two variables can have an interaction effect on the dependent variable even if both do not have individual effects on the dependent variable.
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A causal-comparative design can be used when one wants to establish the causality of an independent variable upon a dependent variable.
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