In an experiment,a researcher manipulates one variable to see how it affects a second variable.The manipulated variable is called the __________.
A)dependent variable
B)control variable
C)independent variable
D)hypothetical variable

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The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to see its impact on the dependent variable. The dependent variable is the outcome variable that is measured and affected by the changes made to the independent variable. Control variables are kept constant to ensure that only the independent variable is responsible for the changes observed in the dependent variable. Hypothetical variables are variables that are theorized to exist but have not been directly observed or measured.

In an Experiment,a Researcher Manipulates One Variable to See How