The variable of interest in an experiment that is allowed to change between or among groups while all other variables are held constant is referred to as the _______ variable
a. control
b. experimental
c. independent
d. dependent
Answer: C
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a. unhappy c. freedom b. separation d. termination
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a. one-half c. one-fourth b. one-third d. one-fifth
Which of the following does data suggest about intercourse during adolescence?
A. Adolescents are fully aware of the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and list them as a primary reason for abstaining from intercourse. B. Culture has little or no effect upon patterns of adolescent sexuality. C. Adolescents who have a strong affiliation with religious institutions tend to engage in intercourse before age 15. D. Patterns of adolescent sexuality differ substantially in different cultures across the world.