A researcher examines the effect of the .

a.
control group on the experimental group.

b.
independent variable on the stimulus.

c.
dependent variable on the independent variable.

d.
posttest on the pretest.

e.
independent variable on the dependent variable.

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The correct completion of the statement is:

**e. independent variable on the dependent variable.**

In research, the independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable, which is the outcome being measured.