An Independent Variable Is _____

question 86

Multiple Choice

An independent variable is _____.

• A) the measured variable that may change depending upon manipulation of a dependent variable.
• B) any unmeasured variable that is uncontrolled within the context of the experiment.
• C) the variable that is intentionally manipulated by the researcher.
• D) an external variable that cannot be controlled by the researcher.

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Definitions:

Big-Game Hunting

Big-game hunting involves the tracking and hunting of large animals, often for food, sport, or traditional cultural practices.

Microlith

Small, often pointed stone tools that were part of the toolkit in prehistoric times, used as spear points or arrowheads.

Blade

A thin, flat edge or surface used for cutting or shaping materials, found in tools such as knives, swords, and blades of grass.

Neolithic Transition

The period marking the shift from hunting and gathering communities to agricultural and settlement societies, bringing about significant changes in human lifestyle and culture.