In an experiment, one manipulates the __________ variable in order to measure its effect on the __________ variable.
A) dependent; independent
B) independent; dependent
C) theoretical; operational
D) hypothesis; construct

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The independent variable is the one that is manipulated, while the dependent variable is the one that is measured. This is the basic principle of experimental design. The other options are not relevant to this concept.

In an Experiment, One Manipulates the __________ Variable in Order