You are reading a study that examines the impact of stress on ulcerative colitis. What is the independent variable?
A) stress
B) ulcerative colitis
C) unable to determine
D) stress and ulcerative colitis

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The independent variable is the one that is manipulated or controlled in a study to observe its effect on the dependent variable. In this case, stress is the independent variable as it is being examined for its impact on ulcerative colitis.

You Are Reading a Study That Examines the Impact of Stress