What is the independent variable in the following statement? "If rats are reinforced with five food pellets for each correct response, then they will make more correct responses than rats that are reinforced with zero food pellets."
A) Number of correct responses
B) Number of food pellets (five or zero)
C) Number of rats
D) The researcher

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The independent variable is the one that is manipulated or changed in an experiment. In this case, it is the number of food pellets (five or zero) given as reinforcement.

What Is the Independent Variable in the Following Statement? "If