(Hagan‚ 2012). Dependent variables are the outcome of a variable to predict outcomes of certain concepts of crime and recidivism. Dependent variables are usually the subject of one’s study. Independent or also known as predictor variable which have the concepts of causes‚ determines‚ or precedes in time of the dependent variable. Independent variable is usually a demographic variable or treatment. Theories are described as attempts to develop plausible
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Pill Bugs Attraction to Colored Lights Introduction: This experiment was conducted to see which colored light pill bugs would prefer more out of red‚ blue‚ yellow‚ and green lights. If pill bugs went to the green and yellow lights more than the blue and red lights‚ then this means they like brighter lights more than gloomier lights. For the experimental group‚ the colors used were blue‚ red‚ yellow‚ and green. The controlled group was the middle chamber. It got regular light from the classroom. The
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1. Identify the independent variable(s) and dependent variable(s) Both groups of participants in this clinical trial‚ the psychotherapy group alone and the psychotherapy plus medication group‚ received psychotherapy but only one group received medication as an adjunct. The independent variable (IV) in this trial is the medication administered to the combined group‚ psychotherapy is considered a constant variable since both groups received it‚ and either an increase‚ decrease‚ or no change with participant’s
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variable The variable is the important aspects of the research. In research the concept are measure from variable. Variable are anythings that can take on differing or varing values. it mean that the value of variable vary from person to person‚ time to time or place to place but the meaning of variable are same to all. Thus variable are the charactestics of person‚ groups‚ objects‚ ideas‚ feeling or other thing that researcher want to measure. Variables are thus anything that can take on differing
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CORRELATIONAL RESEARCH: measuring statistical relationships between 2+ variables * correlation studies measure variables; NOT manipulate: 1. Measure one variable (X) 2. Measure second variably (Y) 3. Statistically determine if X & Y are related (X Y) * BIDIRECTIONALITY PROBLEM: X Y‚ X Y‚ or X Y * THIRD VARIABLE PROBLEM: X Z Y * determines if association between variables exists * cannot draw causal conclusions * CORRELATION
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the blue pill or the red pill. The blue pill or the pill of blind ignorance‚ or as the old saying goes‚ “Ignorance is bliss”‚ is the most popular choice‚ for its path is part of what seems to be the safer bet with the lowest variance in outcome. The blue pill doesn’t rock the proverbial boat. It seems to represent the known or a more predictable outcome‚ a security blanket that protects oneself from hard realities in everyday society. For most the truth is too much to bear. The red pill or the pill
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Rowel Sales Vizcarra Jr. BS Psychology Scott’s blood test shows that he has excess red blood cells. Identify and describe two causes of this disorder. Scott’s disorder is polycythemia‚ which occurs because of excess number of erythrocytes in the blood. This disorder may result from bone marrow cancer (polycythemia Vera) or secondary polycythemia. The increased in slowness of the blood result from polycythemia. Discuss why Martina‚ who has blood type A‚ cannot receive blood type B during a transfusion
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commonly known as the “soapberry bugs” (Soapberry Bugs Of The World‚ n.d.). There are currently 65 known species of the soapberry bug and they are known to be found regionally around the world‚ typically located on their native host‚ the balloon vine plant (Cardiospermum corindum) (Soapberry Bugs Of The World‚ n.d.). However‚ the current situation progresses to show us how easily evolution can take over and allow all kinds of species‚ particularly the soapberry bug‚ to switch their initial‚ native
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Securing Yourself Online Final Version 1 Attention Catcher: You are at risk. All of us are at risk. I’m not talking about STDs‚ global warming‚ or terrorism. I’m talking about your life online. You’re at risk of having your computer taken over so that perfect strangers can read your e-mail‚ access your bank accounts‚ pilfer your credit card numbers‚ and even steal your identity. 2 Listeners Link: Speakers Credibility: As college students‚ we’re particularly vulnerable because we spend
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Book Review: Informational Book Review Bugs Are Insects- written by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Steve Jenkins‚ published 2001. This is an informational book‚ which is intended for children between the ages 3 to 6yrs old. The book‚ Bugs Are Insects‚ talks about insects that are found in our everyday environment. In addition‚ the book briefly explains the basic characteristics of the insects. Before reading this book I would ask them: Name several insects that you are familiar with?
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