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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Definitions:

Genetically Identical Offspring

Offspring that share the same genetic material, typically as a result of asexual reproduction.

Genetic Recombination

The process by which pieces of DNA are broken and recombined to produce new combinations of alleles, contributing to genetic diversity.

Muller's Ratchet

A process by which the genomes of an asexual population accumulate deleterious mutations in an irreversible manner.

Deleterious Mutations

Genetic alterations that are harmful to an organism, potentially reducing its fitness and survivability.