I like Max's answer. I suppose you could say that the effect size (r or d or whatever) is the answer to this question, as long as you have a true experiment. It could lead to a good discussion of the philosophy of science, determinism, practical vs. statistical significance, etc.
Marty Bourgeois University of Wyoming -----Original Message----- From: Maxwell Gwynn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 10:53 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences Subject: Re: student's question Michael: The dependent variable is so-called because it is assumed to be DEPENDENT on the level of the independent variable to which the subject is exposed in an experimental study. The greater the treatment effect (the effect of the IV on the DV), the greater the dependent variable is dependent, I would say. -Max On Mon, 23 Sep 2002, sylvestm wrote: > > How dependent is the dependent variable? > Michael Sylvester,PhD > Daytona Beach,Florida > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Maxwell Gwynn, PhD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Department of Psychology (519) 884-0710 ext 3854 Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5 Canada --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
