Dr Murphy Is Examining Factors Associated with Retention in a Smoking

question 142

Multiple Choice

Dr. Murphy is examining factors associated with retention in a smoking cessation group. Dr. Murphy wants to focus on the impact of quasi-independent variables in his research design. Which of the following should Dr. Murphy focus on?

• A) gender
• B) anxiety
• C) depression
• D) happiness

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