An independent variable
A) is the operationalization of the dependent variable.
B) can be substituted for a dependent variable.
C) is also referred to as antecedent, experimental, treatment and causal variable.
D) confuses or obscures the effect of one variable on another.

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Independent variables are indeed referred to by various names including antecedent, experimental, treatment, and causal variables, reflecting their role in influencing or determining the outcome of the dependent variable in experimental settings.

An Independent Variable