The independent variable is the variable that is ______ by the researcher, while the dependent variable is the variable ______ by the researcher.
A) manipulated; caused
B) measured; controlled
C) measured; manipulated
D) manipulated; measured

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The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable. The dependent variable is the variable that is measured or observed for changes as a result of the manipulation of the independent variable. Therefore, the best choice is D where the manipulated variable is the independent variable and the measured variable is the dependent variable.

The Independent Variable Is the Variable That Is ______ by the Researcher