What Does It Mean for a Sociologist to Control for a Variable

question 88

Multiple Choice

What does it mean for a sociologist to control for a variable?

• A) Research subjects are divided into two groups.
• B) Change over time is measured in a dependent variable.
• C) One group is allowed to understand the nature of the experiment, while the other group is kept in the dark.
• D) All factors except for the independent variable are taken into account.

---

Definitions:

Net Earnings

The amount of profit that remains after all operating expenses, taxes, and interest are subtracted from total revenue.

Interest Rates

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, indicating the cost of borrowing money or the return on invested savings.

Inflation Rates

The pace at which overall prices for goods and services climb, diminishing the value of money.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return.