By using a __________ procedure, Eron and his colleagues were able to rule out several potential third variables that might have affected the relationship they found between preference for TV violence and aggressiveness.
A) cross-lagged panel correlation
B) partial correlation
C) multiple regression
D) factor analysis

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Partial correlation is the best choice as it allows researchers to control for the influence of other variables on the relationship between two variables of interest. This would enable Eron and his colleagues to rule out several potential third variables that might have affected the relationship they found between preference for TV violence and aggressiveness. Cross-lagged panel correlation, multiple regression, and factor analysis are not suited to ruling out potential third variables in this way.

By Using a __________ Procedure, Eron and His Colleagues Were