The BEST Definition of a Dependent Variable Is _____

question 86

Multiple Choice

The BEST definition of a dependent variable is _____.

• A)a measurable behavior that is affected by the independent variable
• B)a variable that is controlled by the experimenter and is applied to the participant to determine its effect
• C)a variable that is kept constant during an experiment to prevent contamination of other variables
• D)a variable that cannot do anything by itself

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Definitions:

Electrodes

Conductive materials that allow the flow of electric current in and out of devices such as batteries or sensors.

Dysrhythmia

An abnormality in a physiological rhythm, particularly in the pattern of electrical activity of the heart.

P Waves

The waveform seen on an electrocardiogram that represents the depolarization of the atria of the heart.

Atrial Fibrillation

A common type of heart arrhythmia characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart, leading to an increased risk of stroke and heart failure.