In the following examples, determine whether the term independent variable or dependent variable is appropriate.
• Michael is interested in learning the effects of using celebrity endorsement on sales. What type of variable is a celebrity endorsement?
• In an experiment, this variable is expected to be affected by the manipulation.
• Criterion variable is synonymous with this term.
• Several of these variables are somewhat correlated and are therefore are not independent among themselves.
• A predictor variable is synonymous with this term.
Fill in the blanks with the term independent variable, dependent variable, or moderating variable.
• Incentives _____________ are expected to increase productivity ____________ especially among newer employees ______________.
• The _____________ should not precede the _______________ in a research study.
• In an experiment, participants experience a manipulation of the ____________, called the experimental treatment.