The Independent Variable in a Study Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The independent variable in a study is:

• A) the variable which causes the other variables
• B) the variable which is caused by the other variables
• C) sometimes called the outcome variable
• D) denoted by the letter X

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Definitions:

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