What term is used to describe concepts that are manipulated, measured, and controlled in a study?
1. Research purpose.
2. Research questions.
3. Research variables.
4. Research attributes.
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Rationale 1: The research purpose is the reason why the study will be conducted.
Rationale 2: Research questions ask about the relationship between study variables.
Rationale 3: Research variables are the characteristics or attributes that are measured/controlled in a study.
Rationale 4: Research attributes are characteristics of the study subjects.
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