A sociologist believes that high levels of education create the opportunity for better-paid work after graduation.Levels of education would be the ____ variable in this hypothesis.

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The level of education is the independent variable because it is believed to have a causal effect on the dependent variable (better-paid work). The other options are not applicable in this context.

A Sociologist Believes That High Levels of Education Create the Opportunity