Which variable in an experiment is the variable expected to be affected by the manipulation?
A) Dependent variable
B) Extraneous variable
C) Moderating variable
D) Independent variable
E) Mediating variable

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The dependent variable is the variable that is expected to be affected by the manipulation of the independent variable. It is the outcome variable that is measured in order to determine the effect of the independent variable.

Which Variable in an Experiment Is the Variable Expected to Be