In a Study Examining the Effect of Ignoring Text Messages

question 15

Multiple Choice

In a study examining the effect of ignoring text messages on distraction, trying to ignore text messages is the _____ variable, whereas the amount of distraction is the _____ variable.

• A) dependent; independent
• B) independent; dependent
• C) independent; experimental
• D) dependent; experimental

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