A study is done examining whether rewarding children for good behavior increases the amount of time students spend studying. In this study, the amount of time spent studying would be the _____ variable
a. control
b. dependent
c. confounding
d. independent
b
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For a t-test difference to be considered significant the t score for the sample must be within the critical regions of the ______.
A. t sample B. t distribution C. t rating D. significance
The screening test for HIV works by ____
a. detecting HIV virus particles in the bloodstream b. detecting HIV virus particles in the urine c. detecting antibodies to HIV in the urine d. detecting antibodies to HIV in the bloodstream
Which is true of the research on friendship maintenance?
a. Women use more of these behaviors b. Men use more of these behaviors c. Men and women use these behaviors equally d. Despite their appeal, these behaviors do not seem to make a difference in close friendships
According to data collected from interviews of successful and creative older adults, what was one of the consistent themes reported to enhance creativity?
A) Recognizing one's own limitations and compensating for them B) Recognizing the value of accumulated knowledge and experience C) Realizing that the creative process must start early in life if it is to be successful D) Recognizing that creativity is a gift of youth