Hurricane Katrina Devastated New Orleans and Other Parts of the Gulf

question 58

Multiple Choice

Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf Coast.The government response to Hurricane Katrina created a social problem; however,according to sociologists the hurricane itself is considered a(n) :

• A) manufactured risk
• B) external risk
• C) natural risk
• D) environmental disaster

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experimental study that is manipulated by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant during a scientific experiment to ensure that the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is observed without interference.

Hypothetical Variable

A variable conceived by researchers to explain behaviors observed in their studies, but not directly observable or measurable itself.

Dependent Variable

A measurable outcome or effect in an experiment that is influenced by changes in the independent variable.