A variable that is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment is called the _____________variable.

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The independent variable is the variable that the researcher changes or controls in order to observe the effect on the dependent variable. The dependent variable is the variable being measured in response to the changes made to the independent variable. The control variable is the variable that is kept constant throughout the experiment. The correlative variable is a type of research design where variables are not manipulated, but rather observed for possible relationships. Therefore, the correct answer is D, independent variable.

A Variable That Is Manipulated by the Researcher in an Experiment