Define each of the following: Independent variable Dependent variable Control group Experimental group Confounding variable
Please provide the best answer for the statement.
? Independent variable: the variable manipulated by the researcher.
? Dependent variable: the variable intended to measure the effect of the independent variable.
? Control group: the group that receives no manipulation.
? Experimental group: the group that receives the independent variable.
? Confounding variable: a variable other than the independent variable that could have an impact on the dependent variable.
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