A(n)is Information That Is Passed to a Function, and A(n)is

question 14

Multiple Choice

A(n) is information that is passed to a function, and a(n) is a special variable that receives and holds that information.

• A)parameter, argument
• B)formal argument, actual argument
• C)function prototype, function header
• D)argument, parameter
• E)function call, function header

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other situations and to other people.

Confounding Variable

A variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in a study, potentially misleading the results if not controlled.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study can demonstrate a cause-and-effect relationship between variables, free from external influence.