Age, gender, race and ethnicity are all examples of

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Age, gender, race and ethnicity are examples of quasi-independent variables (quasi-IVs) because they cannot be manipulated by the researcher, but rather they are pre-existing characteristics of the individuals being studied. DVs are the outcome variables being measured in the study, and true IVs are variables that can be manipulated by the researcher. Therefore, A and B are incorrect choices. Quasi-DVs are variables that are affected by the IV but are not the main focus of the study, which does not apply in this case.

Age, Gender, Race and Ethnicity Are All Examples of