What Is Sexual Dimorphism

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is sexual dimorphism?

• A) the shared behavioral and physical traits of males and females
• B) a sexual preference for the opposite sex
• C) the average differences between males and females of a species
• D) to identify as the opposite sex

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In research, the variable that is being measured or tested to see how it is affected by changes in another variable (the independent variable).

Independent Variable

The variable in an experimental study that is manipulated by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant during a scientific experiment to ensure that the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is observed without interference.

Hypothetical Variable

A variable conceived by researchers to explain behaviors observed in their studies, but not directly observable or measurable itself.