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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Definitions:

Room Temperature

A general description of a comfortable indoor environment, typically considered to be around 20°C (68°F) to 22°C (72°F).

Noise Level

The measurement of the ambient level of sound, often referring to the background sound present in a given environment.

Internal Validity

The degree to which a study’s results are attributable to the independent variable, rather than other factors, indicating the study accurately reflects the relationship being tested.

Confounding Variable

An external influence that can affect the results of an experiment by varying along with the independent variable, potentially misleading the outcome.