If an Independent Variable Has More Variance, Is It More

question 23

Multiple Choice

If an independent variable has more variance, is it more difficult or easier to detect an effect on the dependent variable?

• A) more difficult, but only if the dependent variable also has lots of variance
• B) easier, but only if the dependent variable has much less variance
• C) more difficult
• D) easier
• E) The answer cannot be determined.

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