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Independent and Dependent Variables: Exercises

 

Question 1: Identify any dependent variables in the following research hypothesis: Regularly watching television cartoons and music videos negatively affects attention span.

Cartoons
Music Videos
Attention Span

Question 2: Identify any independent variables in the following research question: How does familial support influence body image in teenage girls?

Familial Support
Body Image
Peer Pressure

Question 3: Identify any dependent variables in this research question: What is the relationship between GDP and female literacy rates?

GDP
Female Literacy Rates

Question 4: Identify any independent variables in the following research question: Happiness is increased by participating in charitable activities and identifying with a religion.

Happiness
Participating in Charitable Activities
Identifying with a Religion

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