The Independent Variable in a Research Study Is the Variable

question 38

Multiple Choice

The independent variable in a research study is the variable that

• A) is expected to be changed or influenced in the study.
• B) is expected to influence or change the dependent variable.
• C) is the empirical result of the study.
• D) forms the most important component of the hypothesis.

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