Which of the following would be considered a demographic variable?

a. Heart rate
b. Oral temperature
c. Pain intensity
d. Socioeconomic status


ANS: D
Demographic variables are characteristics or attributes of subjects that are collected to describe the sample.
Heart rate would not be considered a demographic variable. Demographic variables are characteristics or attributes of subjects that are collected to describe the sample.
Oral temperature would not be considered a demographic variable. Demographic variables are characteristics or attributes of subjects that are collected to describe the sample.
Pain intensity would not be considered a demographic variable. Demographic variables are characteristics or attributes of subjects that are collected to describe the sample.

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