In an experiment to study the effects of study skills training on academic achievement, the study skills training would be
A)the dependent variable.
B)an extraneous variable.
C)the control variable.
D)the independent variable.

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The study skills training is being manipulated by the researchers and is expected to have an effect on the academic achievement, so it is the independent variable.

In an Experiment to Study the Effects of Study Skills