A Researcher Is Analyzing Data to Understand the Difference in Men's

question 52

Multiple Choice

A researcher is analyzing data to understand the difference in men's and women's fear of crime. One of the research hypotheses to be tested is: Those who have been prior victims of crime will have higher levels of fear. Which of the following is the dependent variable in the research hypothesis?

• A) gender
• B) prior victimization
• C) fear of crime
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

White Blood Cells

White blood cells, or leukocytes, are components of the blood that protect the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Aged Red Blood Cells

Older erythrocytes that have been circulating in the bloodstream for 100 to 120 days and are typically removed by the spleen.

Spleen

An organ in vertebrates, part of the lymphatic system, involved in producing and removing blood cells and forming part of the immune response.

Liver

A vital organ responsible for numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.