The independent variable in a study
A) Is a variable that is extraneous to the study
B) Is believed to be responsible for the change in the dependent variable
C) Reflects differences between subjects that cannot be controlled
D) Is the response that a subject makes

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The independent variable is the variable that is believed to be responsible for the change in the dependent variable. It is the variable that is being manipulated or changed by the researcher in order to see its effect on the dependent variable.

The Independent Variable in a Study