A variable that measures the effect of a manipulated variable is known as
A variable that measures the effect of a manipulated variable is known as
Answer: B. Dependent variable — The correct answer is (b) Dependent variable. In an experiment, the researcher manipulates the independent variable (the cause) to see what happens to the…
- A.
Independent variable
- B.
Dependent variable
- C.
Confounding variable
- D.
Controlled variable
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Correct answer: B
The correct answer is (b) Dependent variable. In an experiment, the researcher manipulates the independent variable (the cause) to see what happens to the dependent variable (the effect). The value of the dependent variable "depends" on the changes made to the independent variable.
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