Which of the Following Is an Example of Manipulation of the Independent

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of manipulation of the independent variable?

• A)in a study on the relationship between income and school performance,intentionally studying only schools with majority low-income students
• B)in a study on the relationship between income and school performance,observing the natural variation in the school performance of children
• C)in a study on the relationship between threats to masculinity and sexual harassment,intentionally varying whether male participants had their masculinity threatened
• D)in a study on the relationship between threats to masculinity and sexual harassment,observing the natural variation in sexual harassment behavior

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