The independent variable in the study was
A) whether the subjects caught the flu
B) whether the subjects received the vitamin C
C) the control group
D) the placebo

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The independent variable is the variable that is being manipulated or changed by the researcher in order to observe any effects on the dependent variable. In this study, the independent variable is whether the subjects received the vitamin C supplement.

The Independent Variable in the Study Was