In an experiment, if there are two groups being studied and one group is given alcohol to measure its effects, while the other group is not given alcohol, the alcohol would be considered ______.
A) the blind
B) the control
C) the independent variable
D) the dependent variable

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The independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to observe its effects on the dependent variable. In this case, alcohol is the independent variable because it is being manipulated to measure its effects.

In an Experiment, If There Are Two Groups Being Studied