The experimental factor that a researcher manipulates in a study is called the _____ variable.

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The independent variable is the variable that the researcher manipulates or changes in order to see its effect on another variable, which is called the dependent variable. The control variable is a variable that is kept constant or controlled throughout the experiment so that it does not influence the results. Correlational variables are used in correlational studies to measure the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables, without manipulating any variables.

The Experimental Factor That a Researcher Manipulates in a Study