Employees are promoted based on their performance ratings. A corporation assesses all of its employees' bonus allocations on a scale of 1 to 4. One is the highest, while four is the lowest. Employees can only be promoted after three years of service in the same position. To get a bonus payment, all employees, including those eligible for promotion, must receive a rating of 1 or 2.
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This statement accurately reflects that there are foxes and bears living in the jungle without making any claims about exclusivity or the relative population sizes of the two species. Additionally, the statement does not exclude the possibility of other animals living in the jungle. Therefore, it is the most accurate and comprehensive answer based on the given information.
In experimental research, the independent variable is the factor that the researcher manipulates or controls to observe its effect on the dependent variable. In this study, the researchers are investigating the effects of a new medication on blood pressure, so the independent variable is the treatment received by the participants (either the new medication or a placebo). The dependent variable is the change in blood pressure from baseline, as it is the outcome that is being measured and expected to be influenced by the treatment. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
