If a study is well designed and conducted, the variability between phases ideally represents the effects of ___________.
A) extraneous variables
B) the dependent variable
C) the independent variable
D) the independent variable and any extraneous variables

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The independent variable is the variable being manipulated by the researcher and is expected to cause a change in the dependent variable. Therefore, if a study is well designed and conducted, the variability between phases should represent the effects of the independent variable.

If a Study Is Well Designed and Conducted, the Variability