A covariate is best described as
A) a dependent variable that is correlated with the independent variables.
B) a variable that is controlled or partialed out.
C) a variable that is thought to be an effect of all other variables measured.
D) a variable that does not seem to have any effect on the others.
B
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a. poorer grades b. higher rates of drug and alcohol use c. spending less time in family activities d. increased likelihood of attending college.
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A. adding a diminished capacity rule. B. adding a guilty but mentally ill verdict. C. refusing to allow testimony from more than one expert on each side. D. abolishing the insanity defense.
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A. 13 B. 15 C. 17 D. 19
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A. Stages of development B. Central process C. Radius of significant others D. Coping behavior