To investigate whether or not sending text messages while driving impacts driving ability,we had 100 participants (50 men and 50 women)drive an obstacle course under one of the following conditions: 1)no texting while driving,2)sending five text messages while driving,or 3)sending 10 text messages while driving.We measured the accuracy with which the subjects drove the obstacle course from a scale of 1 to 10 (1 = poor and 10 = excellent).What is a possible lurking variable in this experiment?
A)The driving skill level of participants and the skill level at sending text messages
B)The number of text messages sent while driving
C)The men and women in the study

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A possible lurking variable in this experiment is the driving skill level of participants and their skill level at sending text messages. This could affect the accuracy of their driving regardless of whether they were sending texts or not. For example, participants who are less skilled at driving or texting may perform worse overall, regardless of which condition they were assigned to.

To Investigate Whether or Not Sending Text Messages While Driving