In an Experiment, a Scientist Is Interested in the Effect

question 40

Short Answer

In an experiment, a scientist is interested in the effect of a drug on reaction time. He gives various doses of the drug and then measures blood levels of the drug and reaction time in a driving task. What is the independent variable? The dependent variable?

---

Definitions:

Outstanding Stock

The shares of a corporation that have been issued and are in the hands of the public.

Long-Term Investments-HTM

Investments classified as held-to-maturity (HTM) are financial assets a company intends and is able to hold until a fixed future date.

Short-Term Investment-AFS

Refers to Available-for-Sale short-term investments that are not classified as held-to-maturity or trading, and can be sold in response to liquidity needs or changes in interest rates.

Available-for-Sale Debt Securities

Debt securities not classified as held-to-maturity or trading securities, and are thus recorded at fair value with changes reflected in other comprehensive income.