To reduce or eliminate the influence of environmental variables on study results, the researcher may
a. completely describe all environmental settings encountered in the study.
b. discuss these variables in the study results.
c. use a research unit in a hospital or laboratory.
d. use a qualitative study design to conduct the study.
ANS: C
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