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From the information provided below propose the independent variable (IV) and the dependent variable (DV) you might use to test the claim. Identify the type
From the information provided below propose the independent variable (IV) and the dependent variable (DV) you might use to test the claim.
Identify the type of measurement scale used (nominal [N], ordinal [O], interval [I], or ratio [R] with your proposed DV. (12 pts.)
Claim | Variables |
A researcher would like to evaluate the claim that large doses of vitamin C can help prevent the common cold. One group of participants is given a large dose of the vitamin (500 mg per day), and a second group is given a placebo (sugar pill). The researcher records the number of colds each individual experiences during the 3-momth winter season. | |
Researchers found that people rated cartoons as funnier when holding a pen in their teeth (which forced them to smile) than when holding a pen in their lips (which forced them to frown to from) | |
In an experiment examining the effects of humor on memory, two researchers showed participants a list of sentences, half of which were humorous and half of which were nonhumorous. The participants consistently recalled more humorous sentences than nonhumorous sentences. | |
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Income Tax Fundamentals 2013
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven L Gill
31st Edition
1111972516, 978-1285586618, 1285586611, 978-1285613109, 978-1111972516
