A Variable That Is Thought to Cause a Change in Another

question 21

Multiple Choice

A variable that is thought to cause a change in another variable is called the:

• A) dependent variable.
• B) independent variable.
• C) spurious variable.
• D) intervening variable.

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Definitions:

Product Availability

Refers to the extent to which goods are in stock and accessible for purchase by consumers.

Optimal Level

The best, most favorable, or ideal level of performance, output, or operation under specific conditions.

Supply Chain

The network of all the individuals, organizations, resources, activities, and technology involved in the creation and sale of a product, from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer, and to its eventual delivery to the end user.

Key Factors

Critical elements or variables that significantly impact the outcome of a process, project, or evaluation.