A class of third-grade children is split into two groups through random assignment. Group A is given training in a new game, and Group B is not. Training in the new game is referred to as the variable, and game- playing skill at the conclusion of the study is referred to as the variable.

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The training in the new game is the independent variable because it is what is being manipulated, and the game-playing skill is the dependent variable because it is what is being measured.

A Class of Third-Grade Children Is Split into Two Groups