Variables Designated as the Independent and Dependent Variables Do Not

question 10

Multiple Choice

Variables designated as the independent and dependent variables do not always maintain the same designation. Given the context of the experiment and research question any variable may change its designation. For example alcohol use might serve as an independent variable in one experiment and as _____ in another.

• A) an independent variable
• B) a dependent variable
• C) a nominal variable
• D) a ordinal variable

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