Changes that occur naturally in the subjects,over time could result in the confound of
A)history.
B)maturation.
C)regression to the mean.
D)diffusion of treatment.

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Maturation refers to internal changes that occur naturally in subjects over time, such as aging or growing more accustomed to a testing situation. These changes can confound the results of a study if they are not controlled for. The other options, history (A), regression to the mean (C), and diffusion of treatment (D), all refer to external factors that could affect study results but are not specifically related to natural subject changes over time.

Changes That Occur Naturally in the Subjects,over Time Could Result