The following hypothesis was investigated in a study you are ...

[clmills979]

The following hypothesis was investigated in a study you are reviewing: Teenagers who have a high self-concept will be less likely to diet than those with a low self-concept.
 
  As you critique this study, which terms do not require an operational definition?
  a. Age of subject
  b. Dieting status
  c. Self-concept
  d. Teenager

Question 2

What is the dependent variable in the following hypothesis: teenagers who have a high self-concept will be less likely to diet than those with a low self-concept?
 
  a. Age of subject
  b. Dieting status
  c. Self-concept
  d. Teenager

[jonathanballen97]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Age of subject does not need to be operationally defined because it will be reported and described in the demographic data.
Dieting status requires definition because many types can be included.
Self-concept requires definition because it is a complex construct with many meanings.
Teenager needs to be defined to eliminate confusion over included ages.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The dieting status of the teenager is the dependent variable.
Age of subject is not a variable.
Self-concept influences the dieting status of the teenager and is the independent variable.
Teenager is not a variable in the study.

[clmills979]

Thank you

[jonathanballen97]

No problemo