A Cross Sectional Study Is Carried Out to Examine Whether

Multiple Choice

A cross sectional study is carried out to examine whether Navy personnel of a higher rank have more positive coping skills than those of a lower rank. Which of the following statements is true regarding this study?

A) The independent variable is rank, and the dependent variable is coping skills.
B) The independent variable is coping, and the dependent variable is low rank.
C) The independent variable is coping, and the dependent variable is high rank.
D) Neither variable is dependent as the researcher cannot manipulate them.