One of the essential features of true experiments is that
A)participants in all conditions are treated exactly the same
B)except for the measurement of the dependent variable, participants in all conditions are treated the same
C)except for the manipulation of the independent variable, participants in all conditions are treated the same
D)except for the use of random selection, participants in all conditions are treated the same

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In true experiments, the only difference between conditions should be the manipulation of the independent variable. All other aspects of the participants' experience should be kept constant to ensure that any differences in outcomes can be attributed to the manipulation of the independent variable.

One of the Essential Features of True Experiments Is That