Which of the Following Is Part of an Ex Post

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is part of an ex post facto study but not an experimental study?

• A) manipulation of an independent variable
• B) control of extraneous variables
• C) measurement of a dependent variable
• D) inclusion of a subject variable

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Definitions:

Commensurability

The principle or quality of being measurable or comparable in a certain way, especially with respect to values or units.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that posits that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Preferences

The likes, desires, or choices a person has, which influence their behavior and decision-making, often considered in economics, psychology, and ethics.

Justice

The principle of moral righteousness and fairness that governs individual behavior and societal laws.