Ms. Angelo examines whether there are differences in students' gain achievement scores from the last administration based upon the nature of the out of class reading she assigns during the school year. In two of her sections, she allows students to read seven books that they want to read. In two of her other sections, she assigns seven texts. In her last two sections she assigns four texts and allows students to select three. What is the independent measure in Ms. Angelo's study?
A) Type of books read
B) Eighth grade students
C) Gain achievement scores
D) Number of books read

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The independent measure in Ms. Angelo's study is the type of out of class reading assigned, as this is the variable that is being manipulated and compared to the students' gain achievement scores.

Ms Angelo Examines Whether There Are Differences in Students' Gain