The variable used to specify a cutoff score for eligibility for some treatment in a regression-discontinuity design is called ______.
A)control variable
B)assignment variable
C)independent variables
D)dependent variable

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The variable used to specify a cutoff score for eligibility for some treatment in a regression-discontinuity design is called an assignment variable. It is used to assign participants to either the treatment or control group based on whether they meet the eligibility criteria or not. Control variables, independent variables, and dependent variables are not specific to regression-discontinuity design and have different meanings.

The Variable Used to Specify a Cutoff Score for Eligibility