Question

Values vs. variables A variable is any measured characteristic or attribute that differs for different subjects. Variables are things that we measure, control, or manipulate in research. Simply something that varies. The variable is the name of the scale along which the values lie. Given several values, what is the name of the variable along which the values lie? 1. 16 ounces, 32 ounces, 1 pound: 2. One month old, 2 years old, 10 years old, 20 years old 3. Male; female: 4. Brilliant, smart, average, stupid: 5. Low self-esteem, high self-esteem, very high self-esteem:_ 6. Married; single; divorced: 7. 72°F, 68°F, 55°F, 85°F:_ Independent and Dependent Variables Independent and dependent variables are like cause and effect. What is the independent variable and the dependent variable in these hypotheses or experiments? After you find the two variables, ask yourself which variable depends on the other? Be sure to name the variable and not a value on that variablel 1. Getting more exercise will lead you to think more clearly IV: DV: 2. If a room is quiet, then the subject will solve problems more accurately. IV: DV: 3. When parents are more responsive, their children turn out to be more obedient. IV: DV: 4. Blondes have more fun than brunettes. _DV: - Anti-smoking ads made by the government are more effective than anti-smoking ads made tobacco companies in stopping teenagers from smoking. DV:

Answer 1

Answer 1- Getting more exercise will lead you to think clearly.

IV- Exercise

DV- Clarity of mind.

The clarity of one's mind depends on how much exercise he/she does.

Answer 2- If a room is quiet, the subject will solve problems more accurately.

IV- Quietness in the room.

DV- Accuracy in problem-solving.

The accuracy in problem-solving depends on how quiet the room is.

Answer 3- When parents are more passive, their children turn out to be more obedient.

IV- Passiveness of parents.

DV- Obedience of children.

The obedience of the children depends on how passive their parents are.

Answer 4- Blondes have more fun than brunettes.

IV- Blonde and brunette.

DV- Fun

The amount of fun you're having depends on whether your blonde or brunette.

Answer 5- Anti-smoking ads made by the government are more effective than the anti-smoking ads made by tobacco companies in stopping teenagers.

IV- Anti-smoking ads by the government and anti-smoking ads by tobacco companies.

DV- Effectiveness.

The level of effectiveness of a smoking ad depends on whether it has been made by the government or tobacco companies.