Variables That Are Not Controlled/measured by the Researcher Are ______

question 14

Multiple Choice

Variables that are not controlled/measured by the researcher are ______.

• A) independent
• B) dependent
• C) categorical
• D) confounding

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Definitions:

Homozygous Dominant

Refers to an individual having two copies of the same dominant allele for a particular gene.

Cystic Fibrosis Allele

A variant form of a gene associated with the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis, which affects the respiratory and digestive systems.

Caucasians

A term historically used to describe people of European descent, though its accuracy and appropriateness in describing ethnicity are debated.

Falciparum Malaria

A type of malaria caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, characterized by severe symptoms and a high potential for complications or death.