Why Should Researchers Not Choose Independent Variables Arbitrarily

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why should researchers not choose independent variables arbitrarily?

• A) Because there are certain variables that should not be used in research
• B) Because variables have different types of measurement
• C) Because we are trying to explain variation in independent variables in our research
• D) Because there should be a reason for which an independent variable is included

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