What role does a manipulation check play in the experimental process?
A) ensures that manipulations are set up properly before the experiment takes place
B) helps limit the confounding effect of aspects of the laboratory environment
C) determines whether a researcher's treatment had the intended effect
D) provides confirmation that the measures used in the experiment are reliable
E) can help explain failed experiments

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A manipulation check is used to determine if the experimental manipulation had the intended effect on participants (C) and can help explain why an experiment did not produce the expected outcomes, by verifying whether the manipulation was effective or not (E).

What Role Does a Manipulation Check Play in the Experimental