Kaplan FL 2 - 55

[DingDongD]

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The original experiment divided people into groups of 3 based on their disorder. Group A was made up of those considered free of personal disorder, Gorup B - excessively passive, and Group C - excessively aggressive.

Then they asked two questions on 'whether you would report the error?' in two different situations: overcharged or undercharged.

So, my question is how are they at least two independent variables. It seems like a Quasi-experimental study by being not randomly selected. So, that cannot even be counted as an independent variable. Right?

Would it still be counted as an independent variable if the question was asked to all participants in all situations?

Thanks, ahead!

 

[bee17]

The two independent variables are the type of personal disorder (passive, aggressive, or none) and the type of situation (overcharged or undercharged). Independent variables, in an experiment or study, are the variables you control or intentionally manipulate.