Which of the following best describes manipulation checks?
A) They are usually given after all of the dependent variables have been collected.
B) They help determine whether the manipulation has unwittingly caused differences on confounding variables.
C) They are always given before the dependent variables have been collected.
D) They are designed to influence responses on the dependent measure.

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Manipulation checks are typically administered after the dependent variables have been collected to ensure that the manipulation had the intended effect.

Which of the Following Best Describes Manipulation Checks