Which of the Following Is True Concerning Independent and Dependent

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning independent and dependent variables in classical experiments?

• A)A variable can be an independent in one experiment and dependent in another.
• B)Once a variable is designated as an independent variable in one experiment, it can never be used as a dependent variable in another.
• C)A classical experiment examines the effect of a dependent variable on an independent variable.
• D)An independent variable in a classical experiment is viewed as the effect because it is dependent upon another variable.

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