Which statement is TRUE regarding the independent variable in an experiment?
a. ?It is the variable that the experimenter manipulates.
b. ?It is the effect that is a constant.
c. ?It is the effect in the experiment.
d. ?It is the variable that is allowed to vary on its own.
ANSWER:
a
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