In a Scientific Experiment,the Variable That Is Manipulated or Controlled

question 195

Multiple Choice

In a scientific experiment,the variable that is manipulated or controlled by the experimenter is called the:

• A) confounding variable.
• B) alternative variable.
• C) dependent variable.
• D) independent variable.

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