Which of the Following Is True of the Relationship Between

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

• A) An independent variable is a characteristic that has an effect on the dependent variable, the outcome.
• B) An independent variable is a characteristic that is constant and unchanged during the research process, while a dependent variable varies during the research process.
• C) An independent variable is not used in a hypothesis, while a dependent variable is used in a hypothesis.
• D) An independent variable uses a dependent variable to acquire knowledge based on tradition and authority.
• E) An independent variable uses a dependent variable for deductive reasoning.

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Definitions:

Electronegativity

A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons within a chemical bond.

S-H Bond

Refers to a chemical bond between sulfur and hydrogen, characteristic of thiols or sulfur-containing organic compounds.

Polar Covalent

A type of chemical bond where a pair of electrons is unequally shared between two atoms, leading to a partial positive charge on one atom and a partial negative charge on the other.

Cl-Cl Bond

A covalent bond between two chlorine atoms, often found in molecular chlorine (Cl2).