. A condition in a scientific study that is manipulated so that its effects may be observed is the ______.
A) dependent variable
B) experimental control
C) experimental blind
D) independent variable

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The independent variable is the condition in a scientific study that is manipulated and therefore its effects are observed. The dependent variable is the outcome that is measured and may be influenced by the independent variable. Experimental control refers to keeping all other variables constant in the study to isolate the effects of the independent variable, while experimental blind refers to keeping participants or researchers unaware of which condition they are in to prevent bias.

a Condition in a Scientific Study That Is Manipulated