Suppose a Researcher Wants to Determine If the Size of the Crowd

question 74

Multiple Choice

Suppose a researcher wants to determine if the size of the crowd affects how bystanders treat an accident victim. The researcher randomly assigns participants to one of three groups: no other bystanders, one other bystander, or four other bystanders. When an emergency is then staged, the researcher measures how long it takes the participant to help the victim. In this study, what is the independent variable?

• A) Number of bystanders
• B) The group with no other bystanders
• C) How long before the victim receives help
• D) The staged emergency

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