In a study examining race differences in IQ, SES is a(n) __________ variable.
A) independent
B) dependent
C) confounding
D) control

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SES (socioeconomic status) is a confounding variable because it is related to both race and IQ, and can potentially explain the association between the two. Therefore, it needs to be controlled for in order to accurately assess the relationship between race and IQ. It is not independent (as it is not being manipulated), it is not dependent (as it is not the outcome measure), and it is not a control variable (as it is not being used to manipulate or measure the experimental condition).

In a Study Examining Race Differences in IQ, SES Is