The Variable That Is Hypothesized to Cause or Influence Another

question 12

Multiple Choice

The variable that is hypothesized to cause or influence another variable is referred to by social scientists as a(n)

• A)independent variable.
• B)dependent variable.
• C)spurious variable.
• D)operational variable.

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Definitions:

Mesometrium

The portion of the broad ligament of the uterus that provides support and vascular connections to the uterus.

Uterine Horn

One of the two tubes in some female mammals, including rodents and pigs, that extend from the sides of the uterus, where fertilization often occurs.

Uterine Body

The main, central part of the uterus, where implantation and fetal development occur.

Fertilized Ova

A zygote formed through the union of a sperm and an egg, marking the beginning of a human life.