The dependent variable in an experiment is defined or identified as _________.
A) the variable the experimenter measures to determine if there is a real effect
B) the variable that is systematically manipulated by the experimenter
C) "IQ", in an experiment studying the effect of Early Education on IQ
D) "Early Education", in an experiment studying the effect of Early education on IQ
E) a and c

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The dependent variable is the one that is measured to assess the effect of the independent variable. In this context, IQ is the dependent variable being measured to see the effect of Early Education.

The Dependent Variable in an Experiment Is Defined or Identified