Which of the following is NOT true regarding a testing confounding variable?
A) Involves changes in the measurement of the DV from pre to post-test.
B) Typically can be controlled for with a control group.
C) Only comes into play when participants are tested more than once within a study.
D) Changes in participants' scores on the second administration of the test is affected by the first administration.

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Testing confounding variable specifically refers to the influence that the act of testing has on participants in a study, particularly when they are tested more than once. It does not involve changes in the measurement of the dependent variable (DV) from pre to post-test, but rather the impact of having been tested previously on subsequent test performances. Choices B, C, and D accurately describe aspects of testing confounding variables, such as their mitigation through control groups, their relevance in repeated measures, and the effect of prior testing on later test scores, respectively.

Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding a Testing