Question

For questions 1-5, identify the independent variables (IVS) and dependent variables (DVs) in the following scenarios. Be sure to note there may be more than one IV or DV in each scenario.

1. Bill believes that depression will be predicted by neuroticism and unemployment. Which variable(s) in this scenario represent independent variables?
2. Bill believes that depression will be predicted by neuroticism and unemployment.
Which variable(s) in this scenario represent dependent variables?
3. Catherine predicts that number of hours studied and ACT scores will influence GPA and graduation rates.
Which variable(s) in this scenario represent independent variables?
Which variable(s) in this scenario represent dependent variables?
5. A doctor hypothesizes that smoking will cause pancreatic cancer.
Which variable(s) in this scenario represent independent variables?

Answer 1

The independent variables for scenario 1 are neuroticism and unemployment, while the dependent variable is depression. For scenario 3, the independent variables are number of hours studied and ACT scores, and the dependent variables are GPA and graduation rates. Lastly, in scenario 5, the independent variable is smoking, while the dependent variable is pancreatic cancer.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Independent variables: Neuroticism and unemployment

2. Dependent variable: Depression

3. Independent variables: Number of hours studied and ACT scores

Dependent variables: GPA and graduation rates

5. Independent variable: Smoking

Dependent variable: Pancreatic cancer

Answer 2

The independent variables and dependent variables in the given scenarios are explained.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. In the scenario where Bill believes that depression will be predicted by neuroticism and unemployment, the independent variables (IVs) are neuroticism and unemployment.

2. The dependent variable (DV) in this scenario is depression.

3. In the scenario where Catherine predicts that number of hours studied and ACT scores will influence GPA and graduation rates, the independent variables (IVs) are number of hours studied and ACT scores. The dependent variables (DVs) are GPA and graduation rates.

5. In the scenario where a doctor hypothesizes that smoking will cause pancreatic cancer, smoking is the independent variable (IV).