The Major Reason for the Decline in the Viewing Audiences

question 44

Multiple Choice

The major reason for the decline in the viewing audiences of the three major networks is:

• A)the widespread use of videocassette recorders.
• B)the growth of cable television.
• C)poor programming.
• D)the exponential growth of clutter.
• E)changes in cultural values,which are reducing television viewing time.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

A variable in experimental and observational research that is assumed to depend on or be caused by another variable (the independent variable).

Nominal

Pertaining to data classified into categories without a natural order or rank.

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Opinions or convictions individuals hold about the legality and acceptability of marriage between individuals of the same sex.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated to determine its effects on a dependent variable in an experimental setting.