Which variable is LEAST likely to be an independent variable in an experiment?
A) TV-viewing behavior
B) family size
C) hours of teacher training
D) parental involvement in school

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Family size is not something that can be manipulated or controlled by the experimenter, so it is unlikely to be an independent variable in an experiment. The other three variables listed could be manipulated or controlled by the experimenter and thus are more likely to be independent variables.

Which Variable Is LEAST Likely to Be an Independent Variable