The nature of the problem the researcher wishes to answer will determine which ____ will serve as a base for computing percentages.
A)independent variable
B)marginal total
C)dependent variable
D)column mean

Question

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Marginal totals represent the total frequency or count of a variable, which can serve as the base for computing percentages. The independent variable, dependent variable, and column mean are not suitable choices as a base for percentages.

The Nature of the Problem the Researcher Wishes to Answer