The dependent variable is the one that is
A) manipulated.
B) prevented from affecting the outcome of the experiment.
C) revealed by measures of performance.
D) also called the treatment.

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The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured or observed to determine the effects of the independent variable. It is revealed by measures of performance, such as test scores or reaction times. The independent variable is the one that is manipulated, and the treatment is a specific manipulation of the independent variable. "Prevented from affecting the outcome" is not an accurate description of the dependent variable.

The Dependent Variable Is the One That Is