Panagiotis wants to know if males are more likely than females to skip classes. In this study, which is the independent variable?
A) Skipping
B) Sex
C) Males
D) Females

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The independent variable is the variable that is being measured and manipulated by the researcher. In this case, the independent variable is sex (male or female) as the researcher is interested in studying the differences between males and females in relation to class skipping. Skipping classes is the dependent variable which is affected by the independent variable sex. Males and females are not independent variables, but rather categories or groups within the independent variable.

Panagiotis Wants to Know If Males Are More Likely Than