Dr. Kothari is interested in the effects of class size on test performance. She gives an exam to one class in a room with a small class size and gives the same exam to another class in a room with a large class size. What is the independent variable in this study?

A. the size of the class
B. the exam score
C. test performance
D. the students in the classes


Answer: A

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