If a Change in Variable X Causes a Change in Variable

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a change in variable x causes a change in variable y, variable x is called the _____.

• A)dependent variable
• B)explained variable
• C)explanatory variable
• D)response variable

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Definitions:

Alcohol Use Disorder

A syndrome characterized by unsuccessful attempts to quit or limit alcohol consumption, which results in significant adverse effects on an individual’s social interactions, employment, or health status.

Suicide

Is the act of intentionally causing one's own death, often resulting from despair or mental health disorders.

Nonsuicidal Self-injury

Behaviors where individuals deliberately harm their bodies without the intent to die, often as a way to cope with emotional distress.

Adderall

A prescription medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and certain sleep disorders, comprising amphetamine salts.