The variable that is manipulated in an experiment is the ________ variable.
A) independent
B) dependent
C) intervening
D) control

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The independent variable is the variable that is deliberately changed or manipulated by the researcher in the experiment. This variable is hypothesized to have an effect on the dependent variable. In contrast, the dependent variable is the variable that is being measured and is affected by the independent variable. The intervening variable is a variable that is affected by the independent variable and affects the dependent variable, but it is not directly manipulated by the researcher. The control variable is a variable that is kept constant throughout the experiment to ensure that any changes observed in the dependent variable can be attributed to the independent variable.

The Variable That Is Manipulated in an Experiment Is the ________