The variable of interest in an experiment that is allowed to change between or among groups while all other variables are held constant is referred to as the _______ variable.

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The independent variable is the variable that is being manipulated by the researchers in order to observe the effect it has on the dependent variable. It is independent because it is not influenced by any other variables in the experiment. The control variable is a constant variable that is held constant in order to avoid any unwanted effects on the dependent variable. The experimental variable is not a commonly used term in experimental design, and the dependent variable is the variable being observed for change as a result of the independent variable.

The Variable of Interest in an Experiment That Is Allowed