In an experiment, the independent variable is
a. measured
b. eliminated
c. held constant
d. manipulated
e. confounded
D
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a. ostracism b. propinquity c. ingratiation d. matching
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A. bipolar I disorder B. social phobia C. substance abuse D. major depression
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