Question:

A researcher performs an experiment to learn if room temperature affects the amount of aggression displayed by college students under crowded conditions in a simulated prison environment. In this experiment, the independent variable is:

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Independent variables are manipulated, while dependent variables are measured as outcomes in an experiment.
Updated On: Jan 24, 2025
  • Aggression
  • Crowding
  • Room temperature
  • Simulated prison
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The independent variable is the factor that the researcher manipulates to observe its effect on the dependent variable.
In this experiment: 1. The researcher is manipulating room temperature to study its effect on aggression.
2. The dependent variable is aggression, as it is being measured in response to the change in room temperature. Thus, the correct answer is (C) Room temperature.
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