When designing a study, the researcher considers the__________to be the cause of the relationship or outcome.
A) independent variable
B) dependent variable
C) universal variable
D) control variable

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The independent variable is the variable that the researcher manipulates or changes in order to see if it has an effect on the dependent variable. It is considered to be the cause of the relationship or outcome that is being studied. The dependent variable is the variable that the researcher measures to see if it changes as a result of manipulating the independent variable. The universal variable and control variable are not relevant to the specific relationship or outcome being studied.

When Designing a Study, the Researcher Considers The__________to Be the Cause