The Observed Behavior of Interest in an Experiment Is Termed

question 35

Multiple Choice

The observed behavior of interest in an experiment is termed the

• A) dependent variable.
• B) independent variable.
• C) co-dependent variable.
• D) latent variable.

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Definitions:

Fetal Testing Risk

Refers to the potential dangers or adverse outcomes associated with procedures conducted during pregnancy to test the health or condition of the fetus.

Necessary Risk

A risk that is considered acceptable in order to achieve a specific outcome or benefit, typically after evaluating the potential negatives and positives.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, where a small amount of amniotic fluid is extracted from the amnion around a fetus to test for genetic conditions.

Biopsy

A medical test involving the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.