In the control condition of an experiment the:
Correct answer: C. experimental treatment is absent
- A. research participants are exposed to the most favorable levels of experimental treatment
- B. dependent variable is not measured
- C. experimental treatment is absent
- D. experimenter exerts the greatest influence on participants behavior
Explanation
The control condition is the comparison condition in which the experimental treatment is absent or held at its baseline level. Its dependent variable is still measured so that outcomes can be compared with the treatment group.
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