Dr. Whitlock is conducting an experimental study on the effectiveness of antipsychotic medication Which of the following will most likely be her dependent variable? A) Type of medication, because this is the variable she is manipulating. B. Frequency of auditory hallucinations, because this is the variable she is measuring. C. Self- reported depression, because this is the variable she is manipulating. D Serotonin levels, because this is the variable she is measuring . E Age of first symptoms , because this is the variable she is measuring
Advanced Placement (AP) · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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The dependent variable in an experimental study is the variable that is being measured or observed as the outcome. In this case, the most likely dependent variable for Dr. Whitlock's study on the effectiveness of antipsychotic medication is:
B. Frequency of auditory hallucinations, because this is the variable she is measuring.
The frequency of auditory hallucinations represents an observable outcome related to the effectiveness of the antipsychotic medication in addressing the symptoms of psychosis. Dr. Whitlock is likely measuring changes in this variable to assess the impact of the medication on the participants' experiences.