Multiple Choice
A study examining the relationship between humor and memory compares memory performance scores for one group presented with humorous sentences and a second group presented with nonhumorous sentences. The participants in both groups consist of a mixture of males and females. In this study, gender (male/female) is best characterized as a(n) ____ variable.
A) independent
B) dependent
C) extraneous
D) confounding
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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