Exhibit 3-5: Consider the question, "Does the reciprocal teaching method increase the reading comprehension scores of children in sixth grade?" and choose the correct response.
-Refer to Exhibit 3-5.What is the independent variable?
A) Children
B) Reading comprehension scores
C) Reciprocal teaching method
D) Sixth graders
E) Two of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The independent variable is the variable that is being manipulated or changed in the experiment, in this case, the reciprocal teaching method. The reading comprehension scores are the dependent variable, which are expected to be influenced by the independent variable. Children and sixth graders are not variables but rather the population being studied.

Exhibit 3-5: Consider the Question, "Does the Reciprocal Teaching Method