A study examines the relationship between educational preparation and scores on a cultural competency exam. Subjects included are nurses with an associate's degree, nurses with a baccalaureate degree, nurses with a master's degree, and nurses with a doctoral degree. In this example, educational level is the:
A) Independent variable
B) Dependent variable
C) Outcome
D) Most significant variable

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Educational level is the independent variable because it is the factor being manipulated or categorized to observe its effect on the scores of the cultural competency exam, which is the dependent variable.

A Study Examines the Relationship Between Educational Preparation and Scores