A variable that is thought to be influenced by another variable is known as the:
A) dependent variable.
B) independent variable.
C) key independent variable.
D) spurious variable.

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The dependent variable is the one that is thought to be influenced by another variable, or the variable being tested. The independent variable is the one that is manipulated or changed in order to observe the effect on the dependent variable. The term "key independent variable" is not commonly used in statistical analysis, and "spurious variable" refers to a third variable that appears to have a causal relationship with the dependent variable but is actually caused by the independent variable. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

A Variable That Is Thought to Be Influenced by Another