A Variable,other Than the Independent Variable,that Appears to Have Influenced

question 4

Multiple Choice

A variable,other than the independent variable,that appears to have influenced the dependent variable in a study is referred to as

• A) a covariate.
• B) an extraneous variable.
• C) a redundant variable.
• D) an inverse bias.

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Definitions:

Unethical Research

Research activities that violate moral principles, disregard participant welfare, or do not adhere to scientific and ethical standards.

Securely Attached Infants

Children who show a healthy balance of attachment and autonomy, often resulting from responsive caregiving, and display comfort with social interaction and exploration.

Ainsworth

A psychologist known for her work on attachment theory, specifically the development of the "Strange Situation" assessment.

Strange Situation

A standardized procedure devised by Mary Ainsworth in the 1970s to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and children.