A researcher randomized 75 children into three groups (25 per group). Each group was taught how to perform a basketball free throw using either a visual, aural or verbal learning style. The success of the learning style was determined by the number of points scored from ten attempts. Which of the following would be considered the independent variable?
A) Number of successful free throw attempts
B) Learning style of group
C) Number of unsuccessful free throw attempts
D) Both successful and unsuccessful free throw attempts

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The independent variable is the variable that is being manipulated or changed by the experimenter. In this case, the independent variable is the learning style of the group, as the researcher is controlling which learning style each group is taught. The number of successful and unsuccessful free throw attempts are dependent variables, as they are being measured and affected by the independent variable.

A Researcher Randomized 75 Children into Three Groups (25 Per