A class of 3rd-grade children is split into two groups through random assignment. Group A is given training in a new game, and group B is not. Training in the new game is referred to as the _____ variable, and game-playing skill at the conclusion of the study is referred to as the _____ variable.
A) dependent; independent
B) independent; dependent
C) control; experimental
D) experimental; control

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The independent variable is the one that is manipulated, in this case, the training in the new game. The dependent variable is the one that is measured, in this case, the game-playing skill at the conclusion of the study. Therefore, the best choice is B, with training in the new game being the independent variable and game-playing skill the dependent variable.

A Class of 3rd-Grade Children Is Split into Two Groups