Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Role of a Dependent

question 157

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of a dependent variable?

• A) It is the variable that the researchers manipulate.
• B) It is the variable that the researchers measure.
• C) It is the variable also known as the treatment.
• D) It is a type of variable used in laboratory research, but not applied research.

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Definitions:

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