In an experiment, the factor that is observed and measured for change and is thought to be influenced by the independent variable is called the _____ variable.
A)extraneous
B)treatment
C)dependent
D)confounding

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The dependent variable is the variable that is being observed and measured for change in an experiment. It is thought to be influenced by the independent variable, which is the variable that is being tested or manipulated. Extraneous variables are variables that may affect the outcome of the experiment but are not being tested or manipulated, while confounding variables are variables that are not being tested or manipulated but are so closely related to the independent variable that it is difficult to determine their separate effects on the dependent variable. Treatment variables are a type of independent variable that refers specifically to the manipulation or treatment being tested in the experiment.

In an Experiment, the Factor That Is Observed and Measured