What Would Be an Example of a Naturally Occurring Independent

question 21

Multiple Choice

What would be an example of a naturally occurring independent variable?

• A)implementation of a new school testing program
• B)changing the gender on a job application
• C)exposing the participant to a negative stereotype
• D)threatening a participant's masculinity

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Factors that remain unchanged.

Levels of Analysis

Refers to the different ways through which a subject can be studied, ranging from individual to systemic scopes.

Organizational Behavior

The study of how people interact within groups in a workplace setting, and how this behavior affects the organization's functioning.

Independent Variable

In an experimental setup, the variable that is deliberately manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.