The Variable an Experimenter Is Interested in Is Systematically Changed

question 90

Multiple Choice

The variable an experimenter is interested in is systematically changed between or among groups while all other variables are held constant. The variable of interest is called the

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

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