An experiment is conducted in which one group of participants is asked to perform maths tasks while watching television, a second group of participants is asked to perform maths tasks while listening to the radio, and a third group of participants is asked to perform math tasks while doing nothing else.Which of the following statements is true?
A)This study has three conditions, and the nature of distraction is the independent variable
B)This study has two conditions, and the nature of distraction is the independent variable
C)This study has three conditions, and the nature of distraction is manipulated between-subjects.
D)Both (a)and (c).
E)Both (b)and (c).

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The study indeed has three conditions (watching TV, listening to the radio, doing nothing else) and the nature of distraction (type of media or no media) is the independent variable that is manipulated between subjects, meaning each group experiences a different condition.

An Experiment Is Conducted in Which One Group of Participants