A Dependent Variable in an Experiment Refers to the Variable

question 89

Multiple Choice

A dependent variable in an experiment refers to the variable ​

• A)held constant across the experimental conditions.
• B)deliberately manipulated by the experimenter. ​
• C)thought to be affected by manipulation of another variable. ​
• D)that the experimenter is depending on to cause something to happen in the experiment. ​

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Definitions:

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong, corrosive acid (HCl) that is a major component of gastric acid in the human stomach, used industrially for processing steel and purifying table salt.

Thallium Poison

The toxic effect caused by exposure to thallium, a heavy metal that can lead to symptoms ranging from hair loss to potentially fatal organ damage.

Thallium Poisoning

A toxic condition resulting from exposure to thallium, a heavy metal that can lead to severe health issues like hair loss, neurological damage, and even death.

Ionic Compound

Ions combined through the strength of electrostatic attractions to form a chemical compound, in a process called ionic bonding.