The Dependent Variable in an Experiment Is Defined or Identified

question 86

Multiple Choice

The dependent variable in an experiment is defined or identified as _________.

• A) the variable the experimenter measures to determine if there is a real effect
• B) the variable that is systematically manipulated by the experimenter
• C) "IQ", in an experiment studying the effect of Early Education on IQ
• D) "Early Education", in an experiment studying the effect of Early education on IQ
• E) a and c

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Definitions:

Common Stockholders

Owners of common stock in a corporation, who have voting rights and may receive dividends, but are typically last in line to receive assets in the event of liquidation.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual assets of a company that belong to the shareholders, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to others, reflecting amounts that must be paid in the future.

Authorized Shares

The maximum number of shares a corporation is legally allowed to issue, as stipulated in its articles of incorporation.