Question

If a research study reveals a positive correlational relationship between aggressive behavior in children from low socioeconomic homes and levels of exposure to aggressive television, socioeconomic status may be an important factor in explaining both levels of aggressive behavior and amount of time spent watching aggressive television. In this example, socioeconomic status is the __________.

Answer 1

Answer: Independent Variable.

Explanation:

1- This study is evaluating the relationship between the dependent variables: (Agressive behavior in children and levels of exposure to aggresive television) and the independent variable: (Socio-economic Status). The dependent Variable is Dependent on the Independent Variable. The independent variable is modified by the researchers in order to find relationship with the other variables, if any.

2- This study showed a positive correlation between Low socioeconomic homes (IV) and aggressive behavior in children from low socioeconomic homes and levels of exposure to aggressive television. (DV)

3- Therefore Socioeconomic status is the Independent Variable.