The nurse educator develops the research question "Do students who study in groups score better on the NCLEX® exam when compared to students who study independently?" Which phrase should the educator identify as the dependent variable?
1. Number of students in a study group
2. NCLEX® scores of both groups
3. Students' college GPAs
4. Time between graduation and sitting for the NCLEX®
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: This option is an example of an independent variable, or something that can cause or have an influence on the dependent variable.
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