In the context of research, an independent variable is best defined as:
A. the variable that is manipulated to test its affect on the dependent variable.
B. the variable measured in a research whose value remains fixed.
C. the value that measures the reliability of a particular procedure.
D. the value that most accurately generalizes research findings and conclusions.
E. the primary variable that relates the dependent variable to the experimental value.
Answer: A
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