In order to study the effects of personality characteristics on intelligence, a researcher assigned participants into two groups: introverts and extroverts. The researcher then conducted an IQ test and calculated the mean scores of the two groups. Moreover, each of the participants was given a puzzle, and the time taken to solve the puzzle was noted down. In this research, which of the following are the attribute variables?

A) Personality characteristics-introverts and extroverts
B) The IQ test and the puzzle
C) The time taken to complete the test and solve the puzzle
D) Mean scores of the two groups

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chasity mccloud · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Personality characteristics of the participants (introverts and extroverts) are the attribute variables because they are being studied for their effects on intelligence. The IQ test, puzzle, time taken to complete the test/puzzle, and mean scores are all dependent variables being measured or calculated.

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