Dr. Rivera is studying the effects of music on studying. One group listened to music while memorizing a list of words. A second group memorized the list of words in a quiet room. What is the independent variable in the study?

A) list of words
B) music
C) time spent memorizing words
D) room

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Memorizing

The act of committing information to memory for later retrieval.

Music

An art form and cultural activity that involves the creation of sounds organized in time, often expressing emotions through rhythm, melody, and harmony.