The Variable Measured as an Experiment Is Being Carried Out

question 35

Multiple Choice

The variable measured as an experiment is being carried out is called the

• A)independent variable.
• B)correlational variable.
• C)dependent variable.
• D)extraneous variable.

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Definitions:

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