The purpose of a control group in experimental research is to
A. control for the subjects' desire to act according to the experimenter's expectations.
B. determine whether a treatment or independent variable actually influenced change in the dependent variable.
C. determine statistical significance.
D. control the dependent variable.
Answer: B
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The Dd response refers to
a. an unusual detail. b. a divided response. c. a double response. d. animal content.
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