When We Look at the Association Between Two Variables, We

question 28

Multiple Choice

When we look at the association between two variables, we term the one that predicts or influences the other the _____ variable, whereas the one being influenced is termed the _____ variable.

• A) baseline : resultant
• B) causal : influential
• C) dependent : independent
• D) explanatory : response

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