In an experiment, the variable that is expected to differ across the experimental and control groups is the _______ variable.
A) dependent
B) independent
C) experimental
D) confounding

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The dependent variable is the variable that is expected to differ across the experimental and control groups because it is the outcome that researchers are measuring to see if it changes in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

In an Experiment, the Variable That Is Expected to Differ