The _________ variable in an experiment is predicted to be affected by something else.
A) dependent
B) independent
C) codependent
D) interdependent
E) control

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The dependent variable is the variable that is predicted to be affected by the independent variable in an experiment. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B refers to the variable that is being manipulated or changed by the researcher, and option E refers to a variable that is kept constant in order to prevent it from affecting the results. Option C and D are not relevant to the terminology used in experimental design.

The _________ Variable in an Experiment Is Predicted to Be