In an Experiment,a Researcher Manipulates One Variable to See How

question 56

Multiple Choice

In an experiment,a researcher manipulates one variable to see how it affects a second variable.The manipulated variable is called the:

• A)dependent variable.
• B)experimental variable.
• C)independent variable.
• D)placebo.

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Definitions:

ATC

Average Total Cost, a financial metric calculated by dividing total cost by the quantity of output produced, illustrating the average cost per unit of output.

AVC

Average Variable Cost is the total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced.

AFC

Average Fixed Cost, the fixed cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing total fixed costs by the quantity produced.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the total quantity of output produced.