Which of the Following Is True of Independent Variables

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is True of independent variables?

• A) Their values are directly manipulated by a researcher.
• B) Their values remain constant throughout an experiment.
• C) They are also called criterion variables.
• D) Their values change only with changes in the values of dependent variables.
• E) They do not affect the outcome of an experiment.

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