Which of the following statements best describes the role of a dependent variable?
A) It is the variable that the researchers manipulate.
B) It is the variable that the researchers measure.
C) It is the variable also known as the treatment.
D) It is a type of variable used in laboratory research, but not applied research.

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The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured and observed by the researchers. It is not the variable that is being manipulated or treated (that would be the independent variable). The dependent variable is used in both laboratory and applied research to examine the effects of different variables or interventions.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Role of a Dependent