When a researcher standardizes independent variables through a quick operation that involves dividing the difference between each independent variable value and its mean by the standard deviation of that independent variable,it results in the:
A)Beta coefficient.
B)Standardized beta coefficient.
C)Non-standardized beta coefficient.
D)Standardized alpha coefficient.

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Standardizing independent variables involves dividing the difference between each independent variable value and its mean by the standard deviation of that independent variable. This results in the standardized beta coefficient, which is used to compare the relative strength of each independent variable in predicting the dependent variable, while holding all other variables constant. The other options (A, C, and D) are not relevant to standardizing independent variables.

When a Researcher Standardizes Independent Variables Through a Quick Operation