Two researchers hypothesize that "parents who use more frequent verbal punishment...will report more problem behaviors in their children" (Brenner & Fox, 1998, p. 252). In this study, the dependent variable is ______.
A) parents
B) children
C) use of verbal punishment
D) number of problem behaviors reported

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The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured and is expected to change as a result of the independent variable (use of verbal punishment). In this case, the number of problem behaviors reported is the dependent variable, because it is the behavior of the children that is being measured and is expected to change based on the independent variable (use of verbal punishment).

Two Researchers Hypothesize That "Parents Who Use More Frequent Verbal