Priya was interested in investigating whether people who use credit cards spend more money than people who pay in cash. To examine this research question experimentally, she _____ the type of payment participants used and _____ money spent.
A) manipulated; measured
B) quantified; manipulated
C) varied; manipulated
D) manipulated; varied

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In an experimental study, the researcher manipulates one or more independent variables to determine their effect on a dependent variable. In this case, Priya manipulated the type of payment (independent variable) to see its effect on the amount of money spent (dependent variable), which she measured.

Priya Was Interested in Investigating Whether People Who Use Credit