The dependent variable may be thought of as the ______; the independent variable is the ______.
A) cause; outcome
B) goal; the way of achieving the goal
C) effect; cause
D) beginning; end

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The dependent variable is the effect, while the independent variable is the cause. The independent variable has a direct influence on the dependent variable, which is its outcome. Therefore, C is the correct choice.

The Dependent Variable May Be Thought of as the ______;