In a psychological experiment,the experimental factor that is manipulated by the investigator is called the ________ variable.
A) dependent
B) independent
C) control
D) experimental

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The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated by the experimenter in order to observe its effect on the dependent variable. The dependent variable is the variable that is measured and expected to change based on the manipulation of the independent variable. The control variable is a variable that is held constant or kept the same throughout an experiment. The experimental variable is not a commonly used term in psychology.

In a Psychological Experiment,the Experimental Factor That Is Manipulated by the Investigator