In an Experiment, the Independent Variable Is Always

question 36

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, the independent variable is always

• A) changed by the subjects.
• B) confounded by other variables.
• C) controlled by the researcher.
• D) created by other researchers.
• E) considered by the control group.

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Reactance

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