Question

Researchers conducted an experiment to determine if children who participate in a new after-school tutoring program do better on provincially-mandated tests than children who do not attend the program. What are the treatment and outcome variables? Select one of the multiple choice answers below:

-The treatment variable is participation in the after-school program. The outcome variable is whether or not a child attended.
-The treatment variable is participation in the after-school program. The outcome variable is the test score on the provincially-mandated test.
-The treatment variable is the provincially-mandated test. The outcome variable is the participation in the after-school program.
-The treatment variable is the provincially-mandated test. The outcome variable is the test score on the provincially-mandated test.

Answer 1

Question:

Researchers conducted an experiment to determine if children who participate in a new after-school tutoring program do better on provincially-mandated tests than children who do not attend the program. What are the treatment and outcome variables ?

Answer:

The treatment variable is participation in the after-school program. The outcome variable is the test score on the provincially - mandated test.

Therefore the "Option - B" is the correct answer.