A ____ Variable Is Related to the Independent Variable in a Manner

question 64

Multiple Choice

A ____ variable is related to the independent variable in a manner that renders interpretation of the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variable ambiguous.

• A)confounding
• B)disturbance
• C)control
• D)quantitative

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Definitions:

Vitamin D

A group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.

Marine Mammals

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Calcium Homeostasis

The regulation of calcium levels in the blood within a narrow range, crucial for various physiological processes including bone formation, blood coagulation, and muscle contraction.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for healthy bones and immune function, obtained from sunlight exposure and certain foods.