In a Psychological Experiment,the Experimental Factor That Is Manipulated by the Investigator

question 66

Multiple Choice

In a psychological experiment,the experimental factor that is manipulated by the investigator is called the ________ variable.

• A) dependent
• B) independent
• C) control
• D) experimental

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