The dependent variable depends upon:
A) the independent variable
B) subjects
C) selective assignment
D) the control group

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The dependent variable is the variable being measured, observed, or tested. It is dependent upon the independent variable, which is the variable being manipulated or changed by the researcher. Thus, A is the correct answer. Subjects, selective assignment, and control groups are important aspects of experimental design, but they are not directly responsible for determining the dependent variable.

The Dependent Variable Depends Upon