A variable that is hypothesized to vary depending on the influence of another variable is called a(n):
A) Control variable
B) Dependent variable
C) Independent variable
D) Dichotomous variable
E) Extraneous variable

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The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured or observed for changes in response to the manipulation of the independent variable. It is dependent on the independent variable and is hypothesized to vary because of it.

A Variable That Is Hypothesized to Vary Depending on the Influence