A) Quantitative vs. Qualitative variables – write an example ofeach.
B) Discrete or Continuous? – for the quantitative variableexample you noted in part (A) above, is it discrete orcontinuous?
C) For each of the following questions, you will be identifyingthe independent variable(s) (IV) and the dependent variable(s)(DV), then operationally defining them.
1. Does people’s level of self-esteem influence how hard theytry to succeed at achievement tasks? IV: Op. Def:
DV: Op. Def:
2. Does eating kale improve digestion?
IV: Op. Def: DV: Op. Def:
3. Does viewing certain types of fashion designs influencefeelings of well being? IV: Op. Def:
DV: Op. Def:
4. Are children’s fashion preferences influenced by peersfashion styles? IV: Op. Def: DV: Op. Def:
5. Does smoking while pregnant increase the risk that thenewborn will have a low birth weight? IV: Op. Def:
DV: Op. Def:
6. Does calcium supplements affect bone density?
IV: Op. Def: DV: Op. Def:
