The Variable That Represents the Effect in a Causal Explanation

question 3

Multiple Choice

The variable that represents the effect in a causal explanation is called the ______ variable.

• A) antecedent
• B) dependent
• C) independent
• D) intervening

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Definitions:

Targeted Prices

Pricing strategies that aim specifically at certain segments of the market to maximize profitability and market share.

Import Quotas

Restrictions set by a country on the quantity of specific goods that can be imported within a given timeframe, aimed at protecting domestic industries.

U.S. Sugar Program

A federal government program that seeks to stabilize sugar prices and supply in the United States through mechanisms like tariffs and quota restrictions.

Farm Employment

The employment of labor in agricultural activities, typically involving the cultivation of crops and raising of livestock.