Any change observed in the dependent variable is a result of the __________.
A)the attribute of the participant.
B)the attribute of the researcher.
C)the independent variable.
D)the subject variable.

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The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher in order to observe its effect on the dependent variable. Therefore, any change observed in the dependent variable is a result of the independent variable. The attributes of the participant or researcher, as well as subject variables, may have an impact on the study but are not directly responsible for any changes in the dependent variable.

Any Change Observed in the Dependent Variable Is a Result