The Third Variable Problem Occurs When One Variable, for Example

question 42

Multiple Choice

The third variable problem occurs when one variable, for example your independent variable, is actually linked to another variable that you are not manipulating or controlling for. In this example, what might the third variable be? (Example: The larger a child's shoe size, the more vocabulary she has.)

• A)her gender
• B)her age
• C)her dress size
• D)her language s

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Definitions:

Generalizability

The extent to which findings from a study or piece of research can be applied to broader populations or different contexts.

Case Study Method

A research approach that involves an in-depth investigation of a single subject, group, or event to explore its complex aspects.

Variables

Elements, features, or conditions that can vary or change within a study, experiment, or any form of research.

Cause And Effect

The relationship between events or things, where one is the result of the other or others, a fundamental principle in all scientific inquiry.