Dr Williams Wants to Know If Room Temperature Will Influence

question 110

Multiple Choice

Dr. Williams wants to know if room temperature will influence a student's performance on exams. She randomly determines which classes will receive the experimental condition in which she increases the temperature in the classroom. What is the independent variable (IV) ?

• A) Room temperature
• B) Performance on exams
• C) College students
• D) Expectation of increased performance

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Pertaining to the area below the clavicle, or collarbone.

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A dense, hard connective tissue composing the skeleton of most vertebrates, providing support, protection, and aiding in movement.