Question

A scientist studied whether climate affected growth in rats. All rats were the same age and from the same parent rats. For the study, they were raised in three distinct climates: tropical, arctic, and multiseasonal. In this study, the climates are _______________.
a.) categorical variables
b.) dependent variables
c.) independent variables
d.) extraneous variables

Answer 1

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Answer 2

An <B>independent variable</B> is the potential stimulus or cause, usually directly manipulated by the experimenter, so it could also be called a manipulative variable.

A <B>dependent variable</B> is the response or measure of results.

<B>Extraneous variables</B> — other than the independent variable — potentially can affect the dependent variable, so they must be controlled. If possible, you try to keep them constant between the experimental and control group.

Answer 3

A scientist studied whether climate affected growth in rats. All rats were the same age and from the same parent rats. For the study, they were raised in three distinct climates: tropical, arctic, and multiseasonal. In this study, the climates are

Answer 4

extraneous variables

Answer 5

independent variables

Answer 6

dependent