Question

question 14
2 points
spurling et al. investigated the effects of two vocabulary learning strategies on word retention two weeks later. in this example, learning strategy is the ____ variable and word retention is the ____ variable
○ experimental; control
○ control; experimental
○ dependent; independent
○ independent; dependent

Explanation:

In experimental research, the independent variable is the one manipulated (here, learning strategy, as it's what's changed to see its effect). The dependent variable is what's measured (word retention, as it's the outcome being studied, dependent on the learning strategy). The other options mix up these definitions: experimental/control refer to groups, not variable types, and the third option reverses independent and dependent.

Answer:

Independent; dependent