In an Experiment, the Effect We Are Interested in Determining

question 8

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, the effect we are interested in determining (and which we manipulate) is called the _.

• A)independent variable
• B)dependent variable
• C)control group
• D)experimental group

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Definitions:

Sub-

A prefix indicating beneath, under, or a lower rank or status.

Poly-

A prefix meaning "many" or "multiple," used in various scientific and technical contexts to denote multiplicity.

Blast

A powerful explosion or a strong gust of wind or air.

Cidal

Used as a suffix in pharmacology and microbiology to indicate substances or actions that kill (e.g., bactericidal, which means capable of killing bacteria).