In the following examples, identify the independent and dependent variable(s): a

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In the following examples, identify the independent and dependent variable(s):

a.     Two groups of children were given different types of physical fitness programs to determine whether the programs had an effect on their strength.

b.     A group of 100 heavy smokers was divided into five groups, and each group participated in a different smoking-cessation program. After 6 months of program participation, the number of cigarettes each participant smoked each day was counted.

c.     Brands A and B differ in the way the packing is colored and the industrial designers are interested to see if there is an impact on number of units purchased.

d. One group of teenage drivers was given a lecture on using seatbelts and other was shown pictures of accident victims who did not wear seatbelts and the variable of interest was safe driving practices.

Explanation / Answer

a.  Independent Variable - Type of physical fitness programs

Dependent Variable - Strength

b. Independent Variables - Different smoking cessation programs

Dependent Variables - Number of cigarettes smoked each day 6 months after participation

c. Independent Variable - Color of packing

Dependent Variable - Number of units purchased

d. Independent Variables-  1. lecture on using seatbelts, 2. pictures of accident victims who did not wear seatbelts

Dependent Variable - Safe driving practices

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