Asked by Emily Cheng on May 08, 2024

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The purpose of an experiment is to discover whether there is a relationship between the ___________ and the ___________.

A) independent variable; control variable
B) dependent variable; control variable
C) control group; experimental group
D) independent variable; dependent variable

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is affected by manipulation of the independent variable, and is measured or observed by the researcher.

Control Variable

An experimental element which is constant and unchanged throughout the course of the investigation to ensure that the effect of the independent variable can be measured accurately.

  • Discern the importance of devising causal correlations using experimental design strategies.
  • Understand the criteria for drawing cause-and-effect conclusions from experimental data.
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Candy MeluchMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The purpose of an experiment is to determine if changes to the independent variable (the variable being manipulated by the experimenter) have an effect on the dependent variable (the variable being measured). Therefore, the best choice is D: independent variable; dependent variable.