When subjects are not randomly assigned,but rather come to the study as members of each condition a ____ variable is being used.
A)manipulated independent
B)dependent
C)nonmanipulated independent
D)nonmanipulated dependent

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When subjects are not randomly assigned, but rather come to the study as members of each condition, a nonmanipulated independent variable is being used. This means that the variable is not being actively manipulated by the researcher, but is instead a pre-existing characteristic of the participants that distinguishes them into different groups or conditions.

When Subjects Are Not Randomly Assigned,but Rather Come to the Study