A Variable That Occurs Prior to All Other Variables and That

question 20

Multiple Choice

A variable that occurs prior to all other variables and that may affect other independent variables is called a(n) ______________ variable.

• A) Independent
• B) Dependent
• C) Antecedent
• D) Intervening

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Definitions:

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