In a Field Study of the Effects of Talking on a Cell

question 17

Multiple Choice

In a field study of the effects of talking on a cell phone while driving, a researcher measured braking time under high and low traffic conditions using a driving simulator. In this research, the dependent variable is

• A) traffic conditions.
• B) talking on a cell phone.
• C) speed.
• D) braking time.

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