Which Variable in an Experiment Is the Variable Expected to Be

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which variable in an experiment is the variable expected to be affected by the manipulation?

• A) Dependent variable
• B) Extraneous variable
• C) Moderating variable
• D) Independent variable
• E) Mediating variable

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