alleryIn a true experiment, which variable does the experimenter manipulate?
AThe dependent one
BThe confounding one
CThe measured outcome
DThe independent one
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The independent one
1. A true experiment has two kinds of variables.
2. The independent variable is manipulated by the experimenter.
3. The dependent variable is the one that is measured.
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