Eddie Wants to Know If Participating in Sports at School

question 48

Multiple Choice

Eddie wants to know if participating in sports at school influences the self-esteem of teenage girls. In Eddie's study, participating in sports is the:

• A) independent variable
• B) dependent variable
• C) control variable
• D) spurious variable

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Definitions:

Diagnostic Criteria

The set of standards or conditions used to diagnose a disease, condition, or situation accurately.

Eligible

Meeting the set criteria or conditions required for participation or access to a specific benefit, service, or position.

Serious Problems

Issues that pose significant threats or obstacles to individuals, communities, or societies and require immediate attention or resolution.

Consumer-outcome Criteria

Measures or benchmarks used to evaluate the results or impacts of services and products on users.