A Study Examines the Relationship Between Educational Preparation and Scores

question 5

Multiple Choice

A study examines the relationship between educational preparation and scores on a cultural competency exam. Subjects included are nurses with an associate's degree, nurses with a baccalaureate degree, nurses with a master's degree, and nurses with a doctoral degree. In this example, educational level is the:

• A) Independent variable
• B) Dependent variable
• C) Outcome
• D) Most significant variable

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