Factors that distort the way the independent variable affects the dependent variable are referred to as:
A)double-blinds.
B)placebo effects.
C)experimental bias.
D)participant bias.

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Experimental bias refers to factors that can affect the outcome of an experiment by distorting the way the independent variable affects the dependent variable. This bias can be caused by a variety of factors, such as experimenter expectations, demand characteristics, and participant bias. Double-blinds and placebo effects may be related to experimental bias but do not directly refer to the factors that distort the way the independent variable affects the dependent variable.

Factors That Distort the Way the Independent Variable Affects the Dependent