An Advantage of Using Operational Definitions Is That

question 523

Multiple Choice

An advantage of using operational definitions is that

• A)they allow other researchers to agree with these definitions
• B)they let other researchers know exactly what is meant by the various terms
• C)they automatically generate the relevant dependent and independent variables
• D)they are consistent with the law of parsimony

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experiment or study, it's the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to be influenced by another variable (the independent variable).

Dependent Variable

A variable in a scientific experiment that changes in response to the manipulation of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In research, the variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.