The variable an experimenter is interested in is systematically changed between or among groups while all other variables are held constant. The variable of interest is called the

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The variable of interest that is systematically changed between or among groups is called the independent variable. It is called independent because it is not affected by other variables, but it can have an effect on the dependent variable.

The Variable an Experimenter Is Interested in Is Systematically Changed