In the context of psychological research, the variable that is considered to be the cause is called the _____ variable.

A) operational
B) hypothetical
C) independent
D) mediating

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In the context of psychological research, the variable that is considered to be the cause is called the _____ variable.A) operationalB) hypotheticalC) independentD) mediating

Martin DeArcos · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  In experimental research, the independent variable is manipulated or changed by the researcher in order to observe its effect on the dependent variable. It is considered the cause or predictor of changes in the dependent variable.

In the context of psychological research, the variable that is considered to be the cause is called the _____ variable.

A) operational
B) hypothetical
C) independent
D) mediating

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