According to the Text, What Variable in an Experiment Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what variable in an experiment is different for the experimental group than for the control group?

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

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Definitions:

Involuntarily Hospitalized

Refers to the process whereby individuals are admitted to a mental health facility without their consent, usually because they are deemed a threat to themselves or others.

Serious Bodily Harm

Significant physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or loss or impairment of the function of a body part.

Involuntary Commitment

The legal process through which individuals with severe mental illness are hospitalized or treated against their will, usually when they are deemed a danger to themselves or others.

Court-appointed Counsel

Lawyers provided by the state or court for individuals who cannot afford to hire their own attorney.