Increases in Maize and Soy Production Have Led to _________

question 1

Multiple Choice

Increases in maize and soy production have led to _________.

• A) the removal of government farm subsidy programs.
• B) an increased consumption of meat.
• C) an increase in healthy grain products at a reduced cost.
• D) cheap ethanol fuel.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In experimental studies, this is the variable that the researcher alters to examine its impact on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Confound

A variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in a study, potentially skewing results and making it difficult to determine causality.

Institutional Review Board

A committee that reviews and approves research protocols to ensure ethical standards are maintained in studies involving human participants.