Why must experiments measure subjects on the dependent variable before exposing them to the independent variable?

What will be an ideal response?


To establish a baseline.
EX: To measure the subjects' level of stress before introducing exercise and then again after the exercise to see if there has been a change in stress levels.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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