In a Differential Research Design, the Participant Characteristic That Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

In a differential research design, the participant characteristic that is used to define the groups is called a(n) ____ variable.

• A) independent
• B) dependent
• C) quasi-independent
• D) quasi-dependent

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