A variable is

A. the unintended influence that observers or experiments can have on their subjects.
B. the extent to which a measure provides consistent results.
C. a measurable trait or characteristic that is subject to change under different conditions.
D. a speculative statement about the relationship between two traits.


Answer: C

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