In a study of group dynamics, participants were randomly assigned to groups consisting of either three or ten people. during the
study, group members worked together trying to solve a puzzle. after completing the task, participants reported how satisfied they were with the other members of their group. ________ is the independent variable in this study. group dynamics the puzze group size satisfaction
In an experiment the independent variable is one that is influencing a result. That is, it is the variable that relates a situation to what will be evaluated and that is not influenced by other variables so that it can work. It is the independent variable that "dictates" what will be measured in the survey, we can say. In the case shown in the question above, the research sought to assess the influence of the size of different groups on puzzle solving. Since group size is the main factor influencing puzzle solving, group size is the independent variable.
Jonah spent 40 days in Nineveh and Jesus spent 40 days in the desert. They both sacrifice themselves. Jonah being stuck in a whale for three days foreshadows Jesus' descent to hell.
If unemployment is rising rapidly, the federal reserve most likely : Buy securities in open market operations This way, the companies will have enough money to hire more people