In a study examining social interaction, which of the following variables would be considered the dependent variable based on this research question: How does the number of close friends a child reports influence his or her social and emotional competency with unfamiliar peers?
A) quantity of close friends
B) peers
C) emotional health
D) social and emotional competency

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The dependent variable is the outcome that the researchers are interested in examining or measuring, which in this case is the "social and emotional competency" of the child when interacting with unfamiliar peers. This competency is expected to be influenced by the independent variable, which is the number of close friends a child reports.

In a Study Examining Social Interaction, Which of the Following