A sociologist believes that high levels of education create the opportunity for higher-paying work after graduation.What type of variable is "level of education"?

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"Level of education" is an independent variable as it is believed to have an effect on the dependent variable, which in this case is "higher-paying work after graduation." The sociologist is analyzing the relationship between level of education and higher-paying work, and as education level can be manipulated (i.e. through schooling), it is an independent variable.

A Sociologist Believes That High Levels of Education Create the Opportunity