An experimenter is trying to determine whether a cause-and-effect relationship exists. In the experiment, which variable represents the suspected cause?
A. the control variable
B. the dependent variable
C. the independent variable
Answer (2)
In an experiment aimed at determining a cause-and-effect relationship, the variable that represents the suspected cause is the independent variable. This is the variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable. Control variables are maintained to ensure that the experiment yields valid results. ;
The variable that represents the suspected cause in an experiment is the independent variable . This variable is manipulated by the experimenter to see how it affects the dependent variable. Control variables are kept constant to ensure results are valid.
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