An independent variable is the variable in a study that is ________.
A)measured.
B)developed.
C)manipulated.
D)interesting.

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An independent variable is the variable that is manipulated in a study, meaning that it is deliberately changed or controlled by the researcher. This is contrasted with dependent variables, which are the variables that are measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable. Option A ("measured") and option D ("interesting") do not accurately describe an independent variable. Option B ("developed") could potentially be a type of independent variable if the researcher is creating or designing something to manipulate, but it is not the most accurate or commonly used term.

An Independent Variable Is the Variable in a Study That