When the Silver-Based Alloy Used to Create Dental Amalgam Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

When the silver-based alloy used to create dental amalgam is mixed with ________, the reaction that occurs is called amalgamation.

• A) a bonding agent
• B) an acid etchant
• C) methyl methacrylate
• D) mercury

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Definitions:

Correlational Research

A type of non-experimental research method used to study the relationship or correlation between two variables without manipulating them.

Experimenter Bias

A form of research bias where the experimenter's expectations, beliefs, or preferences unintentionally influence the participants' behavior or the interpretation of data.

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experimental setup, the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.