The treatment which is controlled by the researcher is called the:
A) dependent variable
B) confounding variable
C) independent variable
D) control variable

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The term "independent variable" refers to the factor that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher to determine its effect on the dependent variable, which is the outcome of interest. The control variable is a variable that is held constant throughout the experiment to ensure that it doesn't affect the results. Confounding variables are variables that may affect the outcome of an experiment, but are not controlled by the researcher.

The Treatment Which Is Controlled by the Researcher Is Called