A class of 3rd-grade children is split into two groups through random assignment. Group A is given training in a new game, and Group B is not. Training in the new game is referred to as the _____ variable, and game-playing skill at the conclusion of the study is referred to as the _____ variable.

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The variable that is manipulated and controlled by the researcher (independent variable) is the training in the new game, while the variable that is being measured (dependent variable) is the game-playing skill at the conclusion of the study. Control and experimental variables refer to different groups in the study and are not relevant to this situation.

A Class of 3rd-Grade Children Is Split into Two Groups