According to the text, ________.
A. confounding variables can easily be eliminated in most types of research
B. it is often impossible to eliminate all sources of confounding in a study
C. confounding variables are a greater problem in experimental research than in correlational research
D. confounding variables are of little concern because they do not pose a great threat to internal validity
Answer: B
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