A Dependent Variable Is the

question 27

Multiple Choice

A dependent variable is the

• A)one the investigator expects to be influenced by the independent variable.
• B)number that describes how two measures are associated with each other.
• C)number that shows the strength of the relationship between two measures.
• D)one the investigator randomly assigns to represent participant characteristics.

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