Dr.Johansen randomly assigned subjects to three different groups during her last experiment.She then proceeded to give all the participants in the experiment a new study technique designed to enhance their learning for the upcoming test.What critical error did she make during her experiment?
A)She failed to identify the independent variable.
B)She failed to identify the dependent variable.
C)She failed to include an experimental group.
D)She failed to include a control group.

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Dr. Johansen failed to include a control group, which is necessary to compare the effects of the study technique to a group that did not receive the technique. Without a control group, it is impossible to determine if any observed effects were due to the study technique or other factors.

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