Which of the following is true of independent variables?

(A) Their values are directly manipulated by the researcher.

(B) Their values remain constant throughout an experiment.

(C) They are also called criterion variables.

(D) The value of independent variables changes only with change in the value of dependent variables.

(E) They do not affect the outcome of an experiment.

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Shea Nguyen

10 December, 21:57

Which of the following is true of independent variables?

(A) Their values are directly manipulated by the researcher.

(B) Their values remain constant throughout an experiment.

(C) They are also called criterion variables.

(D) The value of independent variables changes only with change in the value of dependent variables.

(E) They do not affect the outcome of an experiment.

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Seth Wang · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter A.

Explanation: Independent Variable have an direct effect in the Dependent Variable.

Independent Variable is the variable that the experimenter does to change or control that can lead to effect the Dependent Variable.

The Dependent Variable is a variable being tested. It is ''dependent'' on the ''independent variable''.