Question

the ____ variable is the one that is manipulated during an experiment.
options:
○ control
○ dependent
○ independent

Explanation:

In an experiment, the independent variable is the one that the experimenter manipulates or changes to observe its effect on the dependent variable. The control variable is kept constant, and the dependent variable is the one being measured or observed. So, the variable manipulated during an experiment is the independent variable.

Answer:

independent (the option labeled "independent")