Dr.Vesner is examining how exposure to Drug X affects levels of aggression in rats.She gives each rat one of four doses of Drug X: no drug (saline injection),low dose,medium dose,and a high dose.After 20 minutes so the drug has time to take effect,she measures aggression by the intensity with which the rat bites a probing rod that is entered into the apparatus.In this study,what is the independent variable?
A) levels of aggression
B) dose of Drug X
C) 20-minute delay
D) intensity with which the rat bites a probing rod

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The independent variable is the factor being manipulated, which is the dose of Drug X administered to the rats. The other variables, such as aggression levels, 20-minute delay, and intensity of biting, are all dependent variables that are being measured in response to the independent variable.

DrVesner Is Examining How Exposure to Drug X Affects Levels