In an experimental design, the variable the researcher has control over and that is different for the treatment and control groups is called the _____.

A. dependent variable
B. lurking variable
C. explanatory variable
D. response variable
E. random variable

Question

In an experimental design, the variable the researcher has control over and that is different for the treatment and control groups is called the _____.

 		A.	dependent variable
 		B.	lurking variable
 		C.	explanatory variable
 		D.	response variable
 		E.	random variable

anonymous · Answer

I thought it was an independent variable... But, I'd go with A