With the experimental method, the independent variable is __________ and the dependent variable is __________
A) uncontrolled; controlled.
B) manipulated; measured.
C) measured; known.
D) unknown, known.

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In an experimental method, the independent variable is the one that is manipulated or changed by the experimenter, whereas the dependent variable is the one that is being measured as a response to the changes made in the independent variable. Therefore, option B correctly identifies the independent variable as manipulated and the dependent variable as measured.

With the Experimental Method, the Independent Variable Is __________ and the Dependent