In an Experiment, the Psychologist Manipulates the Variable in Order

question 16

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, the psychologist manipulates the variable in order to observe the effect on the variable.

• A) Independent, dependent
• B) Control, experimental
• C) Dependent, independent
• D) Experimental, control

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