The specific treatment conditions that are used in an experiment are called the ____.
A) levels of the independent variable
B) levels of the dependent variable
C) control conditions
D) manipulation checks

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The specific treatment conditions in an experiment are referred to as the levels of the independent variable. This is because the independent variable is the variable that the researcher manipulates to observe the effect on the dependent variable, and therefore the different levels or conditions of the independent variable are the different treatments that are being applied in the experiment. Option B is incorrect because the dependent variable is not manipulated but observed, so there are no different levels of it. Option C is referring to a condition that is often included in an experiment but is not specifically related to the treatment conditions. Option D is referring to a check that is performed to ensure that the manipulation of the independent variable was effective in producing the intended effect, but it is not related to the treatment conditions themselves.

The Specific Treatment Conditions That Are Used in an Experiment