The Independent Variable in a Study

question 21

Multiple Choice

The independent variable in a study

• A) Is a variable that is extraneous to the study
• B) Is believed to be responsible for the change in the dependent variable
• C) Reflects differences between subjects that cannot be controlled
• D) Is the response that a subject makes

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Definitions:

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