In an experimental procedure, the researcher measures changes, such as cell growth rates, numbers of patients with a disease, etc. in response to factors manipulated at the beginning of the experiment. This measure of change in response to the initial conditions is the

A. dependent variable.
B. standardized variable.
C. independent variable.
D. control group.
E. Both dependent variable and standardized variable are correct.


A. dependent variable

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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