The BEST Definition of an Independent Variable Is a _____

question 64

Multiple Choice

The BEST definition of an independent variable is a _____.

• A)measurable behavior that is exhibited by a participant and is affected by the dependent variable
• B)variable that is manipulated by the experimenter to determine its causal effect on the dependent variable
• C)variable that is kept constant during an experiment to prevent contamination of other variables
• D)variable that cannot be manipulated by anyone

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A symmetrical bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of many types of data where most values cluster around a central mean.

Standard Deviation

Standard deviation is a statistic that measures the dispersion of a dataset relative to its mean and is used to quantify the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values.

Raw Scores

The initial, unadjusted scores obtained directly from tests or assessments before any normalization or conversion.

Test-retest Reliability

A measure of the consistency and stability of test results over repeated administrations under similar conditions.