Those characteristics about a person that the researcher cannot manipulate are referred to as ______.

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Dependent variables are manipulated by the researcher, while control variables are intentionally manipulated by the researcher to test their effect on the dependent variable. Discrete variables refer to values that cannot be subdivided any further (e.g. number of children in a family). Attributes refer to inherent characteristics of an individual, such as age, gender, or ethnicity, which cannot be manipulated by the researcher.

Those Characteristics About a Person That the Researcher Cannot Manipulate