Allstockscom Is an Online Retailer That Buys Furniture,clothing,electronics,and More from a Variety

question 57

Multiple Choice

Allstocks.com is an online retailer that buys furniture,clothing,electronics,and more from a variety of producers at less-than-regular wholesale prices.Allstocks then charges customers less than retail.Allstocks is an example of a(n) ________.

• A) specialty retailer
• B) independent off-price retailer
• C) departmental retailer
• D) full-service retailer
• E) category killer

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experimental study that is manipulated by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant during a scientific experiment to ensure that the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is observed without interference.

Hypothetical Variable

A variable conceived by researchers to explain behaviors observed in their studies, but not directly observable or measurable itself.

Dependent Variable

A measurable outcome or effect in an experiment that is influenced by changes in the independent variable.