A variable that a researcher is trying to understand, explain, or predict is referred to as a(n) _____ variable.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) independent
D) dependent
E) moderator

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The dependent variable is the one that is being studied or predicted, while the independent variable is the one that is manipulated or controlled. Therefore, in this scenario, the variable that the researcher is trying to understand, explain, or predict is the dependent variable.

A Variable That a Researcher Is Trying to Understand, Explain