When entering data into a statistical computer program like SPSS, the key difference between experimental data and survey data is:
A) the inclusion of a column for the independent variable.
B) the inclusion of a column for the dependent variable.
C) the inclusion of a row for the independent variable.
D) the inclusion of a row for the dependent variable.

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The key difference when entering experimental data into a statistical program like SPSS is the inclusion of a column for the independent variable, which is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable. This is not necessarily the case with survey data, where variables are not manipulated in the same way.

When Entering Data into a Statistical Computer Program Like SPSS