Because Mothers Retain Custody in the Preponderance of Divorce Cases

question 10

Multiple Choice

Because mothers retain custody in the preponderance of divorce cases, and because women are economically disadvantaged in employment, fathers are the most likely to

• A) suffer economically.
• B) experience frustration.
• C) pay child support.
• D) be granted an entitlement.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or categorized to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Coefficient Of Correlation

A measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables, represented as 'r'.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment or model, it is the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of changes in the independent variable(s).

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or statistical model that is manipulated or controlled by the experimenter to observe its effect on a dependent variable.