In an Experiment the Dependent Variable Is

question 225

Multiple Choice

In an experiment the dependent variable is:

• A)always equivalent to zero.
• B)the factor that is measured for change and influenced by the independent variable.
• C)measured only in the control group participants.
• D)deliberately manipulated by the researcher.

Describe the major perspectives in psychology and their focus areas.

Understand the process of operationalization in research.

Differentiate between learned and innate behaviors.

Appreciate the significance of critical thinking in psychology.

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