ScienceQuestion 75 of 120
In a controlled experiment, the variable that is deliberately changed by the researcher is called the:
a.Dependent variable
b.Independent variable
c.Control group
d.Constant
Explanation
The independent variable is the factor the researcher intentionally manipulates to observe its effect. The dependent variable is what is measured in response.
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