In One Study, Students Read a Fictitious Job Application

Multiple Choice

In one study, students read a fictitious job application. The applications are identical except that half have a female name ("Joan") and half have a male name ("John") . The students rate the likelihood of the applicant succeeding at the job. What is the dependent variable?

A) The name on the job application
B) The students
C) The students' ratings of the applicants' success
D) The gender of the students