For Each of the Following Examples, A) Specify the Independent

question 16

Essay

For each of the following examples, a) specify the independent and dependent variable b) note if they are categorical or continuous, c) note the type of question, and d) indicate which analysis would be most appropriate.
Another member of Mary's committee recommended that she change this to a factorial design. That is, some people should receive CBT only, some support group only, some both, and some should be a waitlist control. [Everyone on a dissertation committee thinks that the study should be redesigned to address the question in which they are most interested. ☺]

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when under stress.

Alarm Phase

The initial stage of the stress response, also known as the "fight or flight" response, during which the body prepares to deal with an immediate threat or stressor.

Rites of Passage

Ceremonies or rituals marking important stages in an individual's life, such as birth, puberty, marriage, and death.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, involving mechanisms that increase heart rate, blood pressure, and energy levels.