When a Subject Variable Is Used as an Independent Variable

question 40

Multiple Choice

When a subject variable is used as an independent variable and differences occur between groups on the dependent measure, what can be concluded?

• A)the independent variable caused the differences to occur, assuming there are no confounds
• B)the two groups performed differently
• C)in this case, the subject variable must be a dependent variable, not an independent variable
• D)because a subject variable is being used, nothing at all can be concluded

Calculate percentages of a given amount and convert them into dollar values.

Convert fractions to their decimal and percent equivalents.

Convert decimal values to their percent equivalents.

Use percentages to find an original amount before a percentage increase.

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