When a Subject Variable Is Used as an Independent Variable

question 40

Multiple Choice

When a subject variable is used as an independent variable and differences occur between groups on the dependent measure, what can be concluded?

• A)the independent variable caused the differences to occur, assuming there are no confounds
• B)the two groups performed differently
• C)in this case, the subject variable must be a dependent variable, not an independent variable
• D)because a subject variable is being used, nothing at all can be concluded

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Definitions:

Parietal Lobes

The lobes that contain the somatosensory cortex (where touch, pressure, temperature, and pain register) and other areas that are responsible for body awareness and spatial orientation.

Cerebral Hemisphere

Either of the two symmetrical halves of the brain (left and right), each controlling specific functions and aspects of perception, cognition, and motor control.

Touch

The sense that allows organisms to perceive pressure, temperature, and pain through physical contact.

Right Hemisphere

The half of the human brain typically associated with processing visual and spatial information, creativity, and intuition.