The ____ Variable Is the Variable That Is Different for the Experimental

question 170

Multiple Choice

The ____ variable is the variable that is different for the experimental group than for the control group.

• A) quasi-experimental
• B) correlational
• C) dependent
• D) independent

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Definitions:

Psychological Studies

Research in psychology that aims to understand human behavior and mental processes through scientific methods.

Operational Definition

A clear, detailed description of how variables in a study are measured or manipulated, allowing for replication and understanding of research findings.

Experimental Outcome

The observed results obtained from conducting an experiment, used to validate or refute a hypothesis.

Control Condition

In experimental research, it's the group that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a baseline to compare the effects of the treatment.