An independent variable is _____________?
Correct answer: D. the variable that is manipulated by experimenter
- A. the only variable of interest
- B. a variable that is independently verified
- C. a variable whose value depends on that of the dependent variable
- D. the variable that is manipulated by experimenter
Explanation
The independent variable is the factor deliberately changed or controlled by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable. Its name means its value is not determined by the outcome being measured.
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