Match List - I with List - II. List - I List - II A. Independent variable in…

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Match List - I with List - II.

List - I

List - II

A. Independent variable in true experimental design

I. Outcome variable

B. Dependent variable

II. Control variable

C. Intervening variable

III. Spurious variable

D. Confounding variable

IV. Stands between independent variable and dependent variable

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A.

    A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

  2. B.

    A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

  3. C.

    A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

  4. D.

    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

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Correct answer: B

To determine the correct matches, we analyze the definitions of research variables:

Dependent Variable (B) is the outcome variable measured in response to manipulation, matching with I.

Intervening Variable (C) functions as a mediator that stands between the independent and dependent variables, matching with IV.

Confounding Variable (D) introduces a spurious relationship between variables, matching with III.

Independent Variable (A) in a true experimental design is the variable controlled by the researcher, matching with II.

Therefore, the correct combination is A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.

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