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To investigate whether or not sending text messages while driving impacts driving ability,we had 100 participants (50 men and 50 women) drive an obstacle course under one of the following conditions: 1) no texting while driving,2) sending five text messages while driving,or 3) sending 10 text messages while driving.We measured the accuracy with which the subjects drove the obstacle course from a scale of 1 to 10 (1 = poor and 10 = excellent) .What is a possible lurking variable in this experiment?
A) The driving skill level of participants and the skill level at sending text messages
B) The number of text messages sent while driving
C) The men and women in the study
Lurking Variable
A variable that is not explicitly included in a model but influences both the independent and dependent variables, potentially confounding the results.
Driving Skill
The ability to operate a vehicle safely and efficiently, often assessed through tests or observations.
Text Messages
Text messages are short written messages sent or received on a mobile phone or similar electronic device, using a text messaging service or app.
- Recognize potential biases and their effect on the credibility of research outcomes.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize potential biases and their effect on the credibility of research outcomes.
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