Refer to the Diagram Below

question 136

Multiple Choice

Refer to the diagram below. Which of the following represents the stages of muscle contraction in the correct order?

• A) A, B, C, D, E, F
• B) A, F, E, D, C, B
• C) A, C, D, E, F, B
• D) A, C, B, F, E, D
• E) A, D, C, B, F, E

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the researcher to examine its effect on the dependent variable.

Direction of Cause and Effect

Pertains to determining which variable influences the other in a cause-and-effect relationship.

Experimental Methods

Research designs involving the manipulation of variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships.

Nonexperimental Methods

Research designs that do not involve the manipulation of variables or random assignment of participants.