Bill is interested in how people react to news of an impending snow storm. He informs subjects that it is going to snow 2, 6, or 12 inches and then assesses their anxiety levels. The different snow forecasts represent the __________ variable in this study.
A) construct
B) independent
C) control
D) dependent

Question

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The different snow forecasts are being manipulated by the researcher, and therefore are the independent variable in this study. The dependent variable would be the anxiety levels of the subjects, which are being measured and are expected to change as a result of the different snow forecasts. The control variable would be any other factor that could potentially impact anxiety levels, but is being kept constant in the study. Construct refers to an abstract concept being measured, rather than a tangible variable like snow forecast or anxiety levels.

Bill Is Interested in How People React to News of an Impending