Andy hypothesized that the stress created during economic downturns would increase the probability of spousal abuse.Stress would be considered the ________ variable,and spousal abuse would be considered the ________ variable.
A) dependent; independent
B) key; affected
C) moderating; dependent
D) independent; dependent

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The stress created during economic downturns is the independent variable since it is what Andy hypothesized would influence the occurrence of spousal abuse. Spousal abuse is the dependent variable since it is what is being hypothesized to be influenced by the independent variable. Therefore, D is the best choice.

Andy Hypothesized That the Stress Created During Economic Downturns Would