In an Experiment,the Variable That Is Controlled or Manipulated by the Researcher

question 52

Multiple Choice

In an experiment,the variable that is controlled or manipulated by the researcher is called the

• A) dependent variable.
• B) independent variable.
• C) control variable.
• D) stimulus variable.

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Definitions:

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Discrimination against members of a dominant or majority group, often as an attempt to correct historical injustices.

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Robert Karasek

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