If a Researcher Varies the Loudness of Music in a Factory

question 38

Multiple Choice

If a researcher varies the loudness of music in a factory to observe its effect on the rate of productivity of the employees,the dependent variable is the

• A) factory setting.
• B) rate of productivity.
• C) style of music being used.
• D) loudness of music being used.

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