Which variable in an experiment is manipulated by the researcher?
A) Dependent variable
B) Extraneous variable
C) Moderating variable
D) Independent variable
E) Mediating variable

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The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment. It is the variable that the researcher changes or controls in order to see its effect on the dependent variable.

Which Variable in an Experiment Is Manipulated by the Researcher