The Dependent Variable Is the One That Is

question 97

Multiple Choice

The dependent variable is the one that is

• A)manipulated.
• B)prevented from affecting the outcome of the experiment.
• C)revealed by measures of performance.
• D)the suspected cause in the experiment.

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Definitions:

Crime Area

A region or locality with high incidence of criminal activity.

Main Effect

The direct impact of an independent variable on a dependent variable, disregarding the effects of or interactions with other variables.

Interaction Effect

In experimental design, the effect on the dependent variable that occurs from the combined influence of two or more independent variables.

Factorial Research Design

An experimental design technique that involves studying the effects of two or more factors by changing them simultaneously to observe their interactions on dependent variables.