In an Experiment,a Researcher Manipulates One Variable to See How

question 1

Multiple Choice

In an experiment,a researcher manipulates one variable to see how it affects a second variable.The second variable,which is observed for any possible effects,is called the __________.

• A)dependent variable
• B)control variable
• C)independent variable
• D)hypothetical variable

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Definitions:

Real Wages

The purchasing power of an individual's earnings, taking into account inflation, which determines the amount of goods and services that can be bought.

Base Year

A specific year against which the real value of economic indicators is measured, allowing for comparison over time.

Percentage Changed

The amount, expressed as a percentage, that a value has increased or decreased compared to a previous value.

Real Wages

Wages that have been adjusted for inflation, reflecting the purchasing power of the income.