Resource Demand Has Grown Over Time

question 37

Multiple Choice

Resource demand has grown over time

• A) because of population growth only.
• B) because of increased consumption per person only.
• C) because of both increased population and greater consumption per person.
• D) despite decreases in population and consumption per person.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In research and experiments, it is the outcome factor that is measured to see if it changes as a result of the manipulation of the independent variable.

Experimental Research

A systematic and scientific approach to research in which the researcher manipulates one or more variables to determine their effect on a certain outcome.

Confounding Variables

Factors other than the independent variable that might influence the outcome of an experiment, making it difficult to isolate the effect of the independent variable.

Random Allocation

A method used in experiments where participants are assigned to different groups in a way that ensures each participant has an equal chance of being placed in any group.