If you wanted to examine whether the attitudes toward learning differs based on students' grade in school (i.e., first, second, third, etc.), what is the independent variable of interest?
A)grade level
B)students' attitudes
C)parents' attitudes
D)level of parent involvement

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The independent variable of interest is the factor that is being manipulated in the study, in this case, the grade level of the students. Therefore, grade level (A) is the independent variable of interest. Students' attitudes (B), parents' attitudes (C), and level of parent involvement (D) are potential dependent variables that may be affected by the independent variable, but they are not the primary focus of the study.

If You Wanted to Examine Whether the Attitudes Toward Learning