The way in which subjects are treated in an experiment is referred to as the
A) factor
B) condition
C) treatment
D) both b and c

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Both options B (condition) and C (treatment) are correct. Subjects are assigned to different conditions or treatments in an experiment to observe the effects of the independent variable on the dependent variable. Therefore, the terms condition and treatment can be used interchangeably in this context. Option A (factor) refers to the independent variable itself, rather than the way in which subjects are treated.

The Way in Which Subjects Are Treated in an Experiment