Asked by Nguy?n Phúc on Jun 10, 2024

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If a researcher tested both men and women on reasoning ability such that the men had college degrees and the women were high school graduates, then the level of education would be a

A) difference variable.
B) statistically significant variable.
C) confounding variable.
D) moderator variable.

Confounding Variable

An extraneous factor in a study that correlates with both the dependent and independent variables, potentially skewing the results.

Difference Variable

involves a variable in research that represents a distinct characteristic or factor that can vary among subjects, and is used to measure impacts or outcomes in a study.

Moderator Variable

A variable that affects the strength or direction of the relationship between an independent and a dependent variable in statistical analyses.

  • Comprehend the notion of confounding variables and their influence on the legitimacy of outcomes in experimental research.
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Pooja BeniwalJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The level of education is a confounding variable because it is related to both the gender and the reasoning ability being tested. The fact that men in the study have college degrees while women only have high school diplomas means that the groups being compared are not equivalent in terms of education level. This could be a potential factor influencing any differences in reasoning ability observed between the groups.