A Researcher Hypothesizes That Businesses That Adopt Telecommuting Policies (Allowing

question 114

Multiple Choice

A researcher hypothesizes that businesses that adopt telecommuting policies (allowing workers to work at home rather than have to drive to work) have lower turnover than businesses that do not have these policies. In this study, the dependent variable is ______.

• A) businesses that adopt telecommuting policies
• B) workers
• C) lower turnover
• D) turnover

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Definitions:

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