Identify the Independent Variable in the Following Hypothesis: "Mothers of Infants

question 23

Multiple Choice

Identify the independent variable in the following hypothesis: "Mothers of infants born with spina bifida who participate in support groups report higher levels of confidence when caring for their infants than do mothers who do not participate in support groups."

• A) Confidence in caring for their infants
• B) Infants with spina bifida
• C) Mothers of infants with spina bifida
• D) Support group participation

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Definitions:

Retrospective Memory

The ability to remember events, information, or experiences from the past.

Childhood Home

The house or environment where one spends the formative years of their childhood.

Porch Swing

A hanging bench or seat usually found on the porch of a house that swings back and forth.

Prospective Memory

The capability of the memory that allows an individual to recall the need to execute a specific task in the future.