How Many Ways Can a Potential Four-Letter Word, Whether or Not

question 94

Multiple Choice

How many ways can a potential four-letter word, whether or not it has a meaning, be created out of 10 available different letters?

• A) 4 * 3 * 2 * 1
• B) 10 * 9 * 8 * 7/(4 * 3 * 2)
• C) 10 * 9 * 8 * 7 * 6 * 5/(4 * 3 * 2)
• D) 10 * 9 * 8 * 7

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is being tested and measured; it is 'dependent' on the independent variable.

Control Variable

A factor that is kept constant to prevent its influence on the outcome of an experiment, ensuring that the experiment measures what it intends to.

Hypothetical Variable

A concept or variable that is not directly observable but is inferred from observed phenomena and used in theory to explain or predict behavior.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.