Which of the Following Is a Variable in Child Abuse

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a variable in child abuse?

• A) Society's acceptance of corporal punishment
• B) Parental history of parenting skills learned
• C) Environmental factors
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Total Mean

Refers to the average value of a set of numbers, calculated by summing all the data points and dividing by the total number of points.

F-Ratio

The F-ratio is a statistic used to compare the variance between groups with the variance within groups in analysis of variance (ANOVA) testing.

Factor A

A variable manipulated by the researcher in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable; often used in the context of factorial designs.

MSA

An abbreviation for Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area.