Suppose You Want to Find Out If Using Cell Phones

question 121

Multiple Choice

Suppose you want to find out if using cell phones while driving a car affects the likelihood of having an accident.Driving ability as defined by the scores achieved on a test of driving ability
Would be the __________variable.

• A) independent
• B) control
• C) extraneous
• D) dependent

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Definitions:

Transversus Thoracis

A muscle within the chest that plays a role in the movement of the thoracic cage.

External Intercostals

The external intercostal muscles are located between the ribs and help with the mechanics of breathing by elevating the ribs during inhalation.

Elevates the Ribs

Refers to the action of certain muscles, such as the intercostal muscles, which increase the volume of the thoracic cavity during inhalation.

Internal Intercostals

Muscles located between the ribs that assist with the process of respiration by decreasing the volume of the thoracic cavity during exhalation.