Which of the following is true of the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable?
A. An independent variable is a characteristic that has an effect on the dependent variable, the outcome.
B. An independent variable is a characteristic that is constant and unchanged during the research process, while a dependent variable varies during the research process.
C. An independent variable is not used in a hypothesis, while a dependent variable is used in a hypothesis.
D. An independent variable uses a dependent variable to acquire knowledge based on tradition and authority.
E. An independent variable uses a dependent variable for deductive reasoning.
Answer: A
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