In scientific evidence, the variable which is hypothesized to produce changes in another variable is the
A)dependent variable.
B)hypothesized variable.
C)independent variable.
D)nuisance variable.

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The independent variable is the variable that is hypothesized to produce changes in another variable. It is independent because it can be changed or manipulated by the experimenter, while the dependent variable is the variable that is affected by the independent variable and its changes are measured in response to the independent variable. Nuisance variables are unwanted variables that can interfere with the study and must be controlled for or eliminated. The term "hypothesized variable" is not commonly used in scientific literature.

In Scientific Evidence, the Variable Which Is Hypothesized to Produce