A Researcher Investigates Whether There Is a Relationship Between Participating

question 61

Multiple Choice

A researcher investigates whether there is a relationship between participating in athletics and GPA by comparing GPAs from 20 randomly selected athletes with those from 20 randomly selected non-athletes.The variable measuring participation in athletics is a(n)

• A)true independent variable.
• B)quasi-independent variable.
• C)dependent variable.
• D)interval scale.

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Definitions:

Components

The constituent parts or elements that make up a system or compound.

Skills

The ability to perform tasks well, usually gained through practice and learning.

Helping

The act of providing assistance or support to others, often motivated by compassion, empathy, or social responsibility.

Invulnerability

A perception or belief that one cannot be harmed or affected by anything, often seen in individuals with certain psychological states or in group dynamics where members feel they can take more risks.