Physical Traces of Past Behavior Are One Type of ______

question 33

Multiple Choice

Physical traces of past behavior are one type of ______.

• A) open-ended available data
• B) statistical information
• C) unobtrusive measure
• D) official measure

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Definitions:

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.

Control Group

The group in an experiment or study that does not receive the treatment, used as a benchmark to measure the effects of the treatment.

Experimental Group

A group of participants in an experiment who are exposed to the variable under investigation to assess its effect.