The statistical variability among scores caused by the influence of variables other than your independent variable is called ________ variance.

A. error
B. extraneous
C. random
D. systematic


Answer: A

Psychology

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The SCN produces circadian rhythms by altering ____

a. blood pressure b. production of proteins c. action potential velocity d. axon myelination

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A) change B) inattentional C) visual D) feature

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a. longitudinal b. cross-sectional c. basic d. applied

Psychology