For a Research Project About Vacation Practices, Sam Will Look

question 85

Multiple Choice

For a research project about vacation practices, Sam will look at the influence of a person's income on her or his vacation destination. He proposes that the higher the income, the more luxurious the accommodation choice will be. What is the name for the outcome (in this case, for the accommodation choice) ?

• A)an independent variable
• B)a dependent variable
• C) a spurious variable
• D) an intervening variable

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Definitions:

Cultural Differences

Variations in practices, values, and norms among different societies or cultures that can impact interactions and understandings.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often based on a reputation for honesty, reliability, and competency.

Goals of Persuasion

The objectives or aims intended to be achieved through persuasive communication.

Neutral Buffer

A statement or section in communication intended to lessen the impact or soften the tone before delivering bad news or sensitive information.