In experimental research, the independent variables:
A)are the same as the experimental stimulus.
B)are the same as extraneous variability.
C)have a value that is dependent on the value of the dependent variables.
D)are experienced only by the control group.

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Independent variables are essentially the experimental stimuli in an experiment, meaning they are the conditions or factors that the experimenter manipulates to observe their effect on the dependent variables.

In Experimental Research, the Independent Variables