In the previous chapter, we learned about independent and dependent variables. F

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In the previous chapter, we learned about independent and dependent variables. For each of the following hypothetical statements, identify the independent and dependent variables. a. Canadians whose first language is English had average scores on a scale of patriotism compared to those Canadians whose first language is French. b. The more hours spent each week in leisure activities the higher a persons life satisfaction. c. Higher infant mortality tends to be concentrated in countries that are less technologically advanced. d. Children who played a video game that had violent content were more likely than children who were not exposed to non-violent video game to act aggressively in the two weeks following video game exposure. e. The conservative country of Italy has had a much lower rate of cohabitation before marriage than the more liberal countries of Canada and the US.

Explanation / Answer

a) Patriotism is dependent variable and language is independent variable.

b) Hours spent is independent variable and person life satisfaction is dependent variable.

c) infant mortality dependent variable and countries technology is independent variable.

d) video game is independent variable and children is dependent variable.

E) rate of cohabitation before marriage is dependent variable and the type of country is independent variable.

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