William Decides to Study Differences in Student's Interest in Their

question 25

Multiple Choice

William decides to study differences in student's interest in their psychology class. He figures that people who are more interested in the class will come to class more often and so he keeps track of class attendance. In William's research project, interest in the class is which of the following?

• A) A measured variable
• B) A conceptual variable
• C) An operational definition
• D) A nominal variable

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Definitions:

Focuses

Refers to the central points of interest or activity, or the act of directing attention and resources towards specific goals.

Specific Plans

Detailed outlines or proposals designed to achieve particular goals or objectives through defined steps and actions.

Immediate Future

Pertains to the very near term, usually referring to events or outcomes expected to happen very soon.

Violence

The use of physical force with the intention to harm someone or something.