Free Flashcard From Psychology-Test 1
Question:
A researcher is studying the effect of alcohol on rate of speech. One group of participants received alcohol, while members of the other group received a similar beverage that contained no alcohol. They then monitored the rate of speech in response to several standard questions. What is the independent variable in this experiment?A. The group that received alcoholB. The group that didn't receive alcoholC. The rate of speechD. The alcoholic beverageE. The beverage without alcohol
Answer:
D. The alcoholic beverage