Which type of variable is manipulated by an experimenter?
A)Dependent
B)Independent
C)Confounding
D)Extraneous

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The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated by the experimenter. The dependent variable is the variable that is measured and may be influenced by the independent variable. Confounding variables are factors that could affect the results but are not controlled for in the experiment. Extraneous variables are variables that could affect the results but are controlled for in the experiment.

Which Type of Variable Is Manipulated by an Experimenter