Conceptual Analysis Exercise - Variables

"In this study, I will examine the possible effects of regular physical exercise on the health and longevity of laboratory rats"

Which of the following are independent variables in this study?

• regular physical exercise

• health of rats

• longevity of rats

"In this study, I will examine the possible effects of regular physical exercise on the health and longevity of laboratory rats"

Which of the following are dependent variables in this study?

• regular physical exercise

• health of rats

• longevity of rats

"In this study, I will investigate the extent to which placing recycling bins in convenient locations in classroom buildings affects college students' recycling behaviors."

Which of the following are independent variables in this study?

• Placement of recycling bins

• Convenient locations

• Students' recycling behaviors

"In this study, I will investigate the extent to which placing recycling bins in convenient locations in classroom buildings affects college students' recycling behaviors."

Which of the following are dependent variables in this study?

• Placement of recycling bins

• Convenient locations

• Students' recycling behaviors

"In this study, I will examine the relationship between the amount of cell-phone use while driving and the frequency of car accidents."

Which of the following are dependent variables in this study?

• Amount of cell-phone use

• Frequency of car accidents

"I propose to study the degree to which test anxiety may influence test performance by increasing the frequency of distracting thoughts."

Which of the following are independent variables in this study?

• Test anxiety

• Test performance

• Frequency of distracting thoughts

"I propose to study the degree to which test anxiety may influence test performance by increasing the frequency of distracting thoughts."

Frequency of distracting thoughts is what kind of variable in this study?

• Mediating

• Independent

• Dependent

• Moderating

"This investigation will examine the extent to which a supportive student-teacher relationship reduces the negative emotional impact of peer bullying on a child's emotional well-being."

Which of the following are independent variables in this study?

• Peer bullying

• Emotional well-being

• Student-teacher relationship

"This investigation will examine the extent to which a supportive student-teacher relationship reduces the negative emotional impact of peer bullying on a child's emotional well-being."

Student-teacher relationships are what kind of variable in this study?

• Moderating

• Independent

• Dependent

• Mediating

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CCSS.RL.5.6

"I will investigate the degree to which male and female adolescents choose gender-stereotypical careers in three different countries: Canada, Lebanon, and Japan."

Which of the following are dependent variables in this study?

• Career choice

• Gender

• Country of residence