A Dependent Variable in an Experiment Refers to the Variable

question 302

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) that changes value because of the systematic manipulation in the experiment.
• D) that the experimenter is depending on to cause something to happen in the experiment.

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