___________ Refers to Individual Differences on a Number of Variables

question 9

Multiple Choice

___________ refers to individual differences on a number of variables that can potentially put clients at risk for discrimination based on age,gender,gender identity,race,ethnicity,culture,national origin,religion,sexual orientation,disability,language,or socioeconomic status.

• A) Diversity
• B) Multipluralism
• C) Discriminatory variables
• D) Oppression

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In research, the variable that is being measured or tested to see how it is affected by changes in another variable (the independent variable).

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.