Which of the following is a case of a potential confound?
a. Random deviation of in your measured dependent variable.
b. Unknown differences in your participants' traits coming into the study.
c. Systematic differences in your measured dependent variable that are not accounted for.
d. Systematic differences in your independent variable that are not accounted for .
Answer: a. Random deviation of in your measured dependent variable.
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A) are more open about their sexuality than gay men. B) have generally practiced serial monogamy. C) are more depressed and isolated than heterosexual women. D) are more concerned about loss of attractiveness with aging.
How many White respondents responded with “no?”
A. 600
B. 165
C. 827
D. 1,427
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a) Farm failures b) Urban riots c) The Dust Bowl d) Uncontrolled immigration
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