Chapter 6
Refer to the research study described on page 157 - 158 of your textbook to answer the following question.
What is the independent variable in this study? What is the dependent variable in this study?
What will be an ideal response?
IV = type of item (animate versus inanimate) – could also include recall trial (1, 2, or 3) as an IV
DV = proportion of items recalled correctly
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