Which of the following statements best describes the role of a dependent variable?
A) It is the variable that the researchers manipulate.
B) It is the variable that the researchers measure.
C) It is the variable also known as the treatment.
D) It is a type of variable used in laboratory research, but not applied research.

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The dependent variable is the variable that the researchers measure, meaning it is the variable that is being observed and recorded to see the effect of the independent variable. The independent variable is the variable that is being manipulated or changed by the researchers. The dependent variable is not the same as the treatment, which is actually the manipulation of the independent variable.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Role of a Dependent