The Independent Variable in an Experiment Is

question 201

Multiple Choice

The independent variable in an experiment is

• A)the subject him or herself.
• B)a measure of the subject's behavior.
• C)the variable that the experimenter chooses to manipulate.
• D)any unwanted variable that may adversely affect the subject's performance.

Determine the role of dietary fiber in nutrition.

Distinguish between different forms of carbohydrates and their storage.

Identify the major form of fat in foods and how it is stored in the body.

Understand the significance of amino acids as the building blocks of proteins.

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Definitions:

Multiple Regression Analysis

A statistical technique that uses multiple independent variables to predict the outcome of a dependent variable.

Relationship Among Variables

This describes how variables or data features interact with each other, indicating patterns, trends, or causal connections.

Observations

Data points or items recorded during an experiment or research study.

Determination

The firmness of purpose or the process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.