The Dependent Variable in a Research Study Is the Variable

question 50

Multiple Choice

The dependent variable in a research study is the variable that

• A) is expected to influence or change the variable being studied.
• B) is the empirical result of the study.
• C) is expected to be changed or influenced in the study.
• D) forms the most important component of the hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Credit Balance

The amount of money that a company or individual has available in their account, indicating a situation where the total credits exceed the total debits.

Accounts

Financial records of an organization that represent transactions and their effects on its assets, liabilities, and equity.

Chart of Accounts

A structured list of all the accounts in a company’s general ledger, which records all financial transactions.

Journal Entry

A record in the books of accounts that represents a transaction and its effect on various accounts.