A Dependent Variable in an Experiment Refers to the Variable

question 302

Multiple Choice

A dependent variable in an experiment refers to the variable

• A) held constant across the experimental conditions.
• B) deliberately manipulated by the experimenter.
• C) that changes value because of the systematic manipulation in the experiment.
• D) that the experimenter is depending on to cause something to happen in the experiment.

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Definitions:

Human Participants

Individuals who take part in research studies or experiments, often to provide data on human behavior, cognition, or physiology.

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain that is important for language development, located in the temporal lobe on the left side of the brain.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing auditory information and is also important for memory and emotion.

Language Comprehension

The ability to understand spoken, written, or signed language through the processes of decoding, interpreting, and making sense of the messages.