An Intervening Variable Is a Control Variable That ______ and ______

question 38

Multiple Choice

An intervening variable is a control variable that ______ and ______ in a causal sequence.

• A)precedes the independent variable;follows the dependent variable
• B)follows the independent variable;precedes the dependent variable
• C)increases the effect;influences spuriousness
• D)reduces the null hypothesis;influences the research hypothesis

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Definitions:

Inventory

Refers to the goods and materials a business holds for the purpose of resale or production.

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial report that summarizes the amount of cash and cash equivalents entering and leaving a company.

Operating Activities

The day-to-day activities of a business that are directly related to its principal revenue-generating operations, such as sales and service delivery.

Indirect Method

A cash flow statement reporting approach that adjusts net income for changes in non-cash accounts to compute cash flow from operating activities.