When a researcher determines that data on water usage should be collected at the household level, they are determining the:
A) unit of analysis.
B) independent variable.
C) dependent variable.
D) research hypotheses.

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The unit of analysis refers to the level at which the data is collected and analyzed. In this case, the researcher has determined that the data on water usage should be collected at the household level, making household the unit of analysis. The independent variable is the variable being manipulated by the researcher and the dependent variable is the variable being measured. The research hypothesis is a statement of the expected relationship between the independent and dependent variables. None of these definitions fit with the given scenario as a decision about unit of analysis is being made.

When a Researcher Determines That Data on Water Usage Should