An Independent Variable in an Experimental Design Is a Variable

question 39

Multiple Choice

An independent variable in an experimental design is a variable that:

• A) is manipulated by the experimenter.
• B) is measured by the experimenter.
• C) is the manipulated variable in a nonexperimental design.
• D) is the outcome variable in a nonexperimental design.

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Definitions:

Impaired Swallowing

Difficulty in the passage of solids or liquids from the mouth to the stomach, potentially leading to risk of aspiration or malnutrition.

Pocketing Of Food

The act of holding food in the cheek pouches without swallowing, often observed in individuals with swallowing difficulties or dental issues.

Glucose

A simple sugar and an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

Skeletal Muscles

Muscles that are attached to bones and in coordination with the nervous system enable the body to move.