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In a study on the relationship between sugary diet and dental decay, which variable is considered the dependent variable?
In a study on the relationship between sugary diet and dental decay, which variable is considered the dependent variable?
- Age
- Sugary diet
- Health status
- Dental decay (correct)
What is the term for a measurable attribute that varies across study units, such as age, sex, and annual income?
What is the term for a measurable attribute that varies across study units, such as age, sex, and annual income?
- Dependent variable
- Independent variable
- Variable (correct)
- Intervention
In a study assessing the effect of fluoride treatment on dental decay, what is the independent variable?
In a study assessing the effect of fluoride treatment on dental decay, what is the independent variable?
- Dental decay
- Health status
- Fluoride treatment (correct)
- Age
What type of study usually assesses the relationship between two variables?
What type of study usually assesses the relationship between two variables?
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Does the causative variable in a research study occur naturally or is it implemented by the researcher?
Does the causative variable in a research study occur naturally or is it implemented by the researcher?
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