Suppose You Have Performed a Study That Showed a Strong

question 8

Multiple Choice

Suppose you have performed a study that showed a strong positive correlation between shoe size and intelligence. Since you can't be sure about cause and effect in this relationship, shoe size would be called

• A) a subject variable
• B) a dependent variable
• C) an independent variable
• D) a variable of interest

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Definitions:

Emic

An approach that investigates cultures from the inside, understanding phenomena through the meanings and definitions that are relevant to people from the culture being studied.

Etic

An approach that studies cultures from an outsider's perspective, emphasizing universals and comparative analysis.

Endogenous

Originating from within an organism, tissue, or cell, not influenced by external factors.

Sociosexuality

An individual's willingness to engage in sexual activity outside of a committed relationship, reflecting attitudes and behaviors regarding casual sex.