Question

In a study of group dynamics, participants were randomly assigned to groups consisting of either three or ten people. during the study, group members worked together trying to solve a puzzle. after completing the task, participants reported how satisfied they were with the other members of their group. ________ is the independent variable in this study. group dynamics the puzze group size satisfaction

Answer 1

Independent variable: group size

Answer 2

The group size is the independent variable.

Step-by-step explanation:

In an experiment the independent variable is one that is influencing a result. That is, it is the variable that relates a situation to what will be evaluated and that is not influenced by other variables so that it can work. It is the independent variable that "dictates" what will be measured in the survey, we can say. In the case shown in the question above, the research sought to assess the influence of the size of different groups on puzzle solving. Since group size is the main factor influencing puzzle solving, group size is the independent variable.