Suppose a Researcher Is Interested in the Effect of Television

question 21

Multiple Choice

Suppose a researcher is interested in the effect of television viewing on behaviour,and randomly selects both male and female research subjects to determine the consequences of television viewing.In this example,what type of variable is gender?

• A) a connected variable
• B) an independent variable
• C) a dependent variable
• D) a control variable

Grasp the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance.

Recognize the importance of matching therapy to specific disorders.

Understand the basics of psychopharmacology and its role in treatment.

Identify factors contributing to effective therapeutic outcomes.

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Definitions:

Interaction Term

In statistical models, a variable created by multiplying two or more variables together to investigate if the effect of one variable on the dependent variable is different at different levels of the other variable.

Coefficient

A numerical constant placed at the beginning and serving as a multiplier to a variable in an algebraic formula.

Nominal Variables

Variables that represent categories without any inherent order or ranking among them.

Interaction Term

A variable in statistical models that captures the effect of two or more variables simultaneously affecting a response variable.