In an experiment, the independent variable is , and the dependent variable is .
A)manipulated; measured
B)measured; held constant
C)held constant; manipulated
D)manipulated; held constant
E)measured; manipulated

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In an experiment, the independent variable is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher, while the dependent variable is the variable that is measured or observed in response to the manipulation of the independent variable. Therefore, the best choice is A, where the independent variable is manipulated and the dependent variable is measured.

In an Experiment, the Independent Variable Is , and the Dependent