The Independent Variable in a Research Study Is the Variable

question 38

Multiple Choice

The independent variable in a research study is the variable that

• A) is expected to be changed or influenced in the study.
• B) is expected to influence or change the dependent variable.
• C) is the empirical result of the study.
• D) forms the most important component of the hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Urinary Bladder

A muscular sac in the pelvis that stores urine from the kidneys before disposal by urination.

Allantois

An embryonic membrane involved in gas exchange and waste elimination in many vertebrates.

Yolk Sac

An extra-embryonic membrane that provides nutrition to the developing embryo in eggs and early mammalian embryos.

Accessory Gland

Glands that support the main glands by producing fluids or hormones that aid in processes such as digestion and reproduction.