A(n)_____ Is a Data Validation Rule That Is Performed on Two

question 41

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____ is a data validation rule that is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together.

• A) existence check
• B) combination check
• C) data type check
• D) reasonableness check

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Confound

A variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in a study, potentially skewing results and making it difficult to determine causality.

Institutional Review Board

A committee that reviews and approves research protocols to ensure ethical standards are maintained in studies involving human participants.

Placebos

Inactive substances or treatments used as a control in experiments to test the effectiveness of medical interventions.