The Group That Receives the Manipulation of an Independent Variable

question 117

Multiple Choice

The group that receives the manipulation of an independent variable is called the

• A)control group.
• B)dependent group.
• C)experimental group.
• D)independent group.

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are manipulated or varied by the researcher to test their effect on dependent variables.

Target Population

The entire group of individuals or instances about which researchers aim to make conclusions in a study.

Participant Pool

A group of individuals from which research participants are recruited, representing a larger population of interest.

Research Variables

Elements, features, or factors that can change and affect the outcomes of a study, measured to understand relationships or effects.