A real effect of the independent variable is defined as _________.
A) all possible effects including no change in the dependent variable
B) any effect that produces a change in the dependent variable
C) an effect that produces an increase in the value of the dependent variable
D) an effect showing no change in the dependent variable

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A real effect of the independent variable is any effect that produces a change in the dependent variable. This means that the independent variable has had an impact on the dependent variable, whether that impact is an increase, decrease, or simply a change in the value itself. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

A Real Effect of the Independent Variable Is Defined as _________