Question

For this question, use the following research study:

Due to the rising costs of accidents, many employers have started requiring employees to take courses designed to heighten safety awareness. One company
to decide which one of two courses to implement. To help make a decision, they allowed their employees to choose between taking Course A and Course B.
Afterwards, each employee took the same 5-question safety test and were measured per the number of incorrect answers. Based on the safety test scores, the
company concluded that Course B was significantly better at heightening safety awareness.
Based on the background summary of the above research study, which of the following could be considered a variable? Select all that apply.
4
Rising costs of accidents
Safety course
Safety awareness
Course A and Course B
5-question safety test

Answer 1

Based on the background summary of the research study, the following could be considered variables:

1. Safety course - The type of safety course offered to the employees is a variable because it is being manipulated or changed in the study.
2. Course A and Course B - The two different courses being offered for employees to choose from are variables as they are different treatments being compared.
3. 5-question safety test - The test with 5 questions is a variable as it is being used to measure the employees' safety awareness.

Therefore, the variables in this study would be the Safety course, Course A and Course B, and the 5-question safety test.