How does research overcome the problem of confounds?
A)Research uses intuition to detect potential confounds.
B)Research combines data across diverse individuals.
C)Research focuses on one possible explanation for the results.
D)Research systematically compares multiple conditions.

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Research systematically compares multiple conditions in order to isolate the effect of the independent variable and control for potential confounding variables. By manipulating the independent variable and keeping all other variables constant, researchers can determine whether differences in the dependent variable are due to the independent variable or to some other factor. This helps researchers to overcome the problem of confounds.  Options A and B are incorrect because they do not address the issue of confounds directly. Option C is incorrect because focusing on only one explanation can lead to overlooking other variables that may also be contributing to the results.

How Does Research Overcome the Problem of Confounds