In an experiment, the variable that the researcher manipulates is called the:
A) dependent variable
B) independent variable
C) controlled variable
D) uncontrolled variables

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The independent variable is the one that the researcher manipulates or changes, which may affect the dependent variable. The other variables in the experiment are controlled or held constant to isolate the effects of the independent variable. Uncontrolled variables refer to those that may influence the results but are not accounted for in the experimental design.

In an Experiment, the Variable That the Researcher Manipulates Is