The dependent variable in a study
A) Is a variable that is extraneous to the study
B) Is what is manipulated by the researcher
C) Reflects differences between subjects that cannot be controlled
D) Is the response that a subject makes

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The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured or observed in a study. It is typically the response that a subject makes, such as their behavior, attitudes, or physiological changes. The other choices are incorrect: A) an extraneous variable is a variable that could affect the results but is not being studied; B) the independent variable is what is manipulated, not the dependent variable; C) differences between subjects that are not controlled are a potential confounding variable, not the dependent variable.

The Dependent Variable in a Study