Experimental research examines the relationship between two types of variables

Question

Experimental research examines the relationship between two types of variables - a dependent variable and an independent variable.What types of variables are these,respectively?
A) a variable that is measured; a variable that is hypothesised to be affected by a manipulated variable
B) an outcome variable; a manipulated variable
C) a manipulated variable; an outcome variable
D) none of these answers is correct

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In experimental research, the independent variable is the one that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable, which is the outcome variable being measured.