In a scientific experiment, what is the independent variable?

The factor that remains unaffected by other variables in the experiment.
The factor that remains unaffected by other variables in the experiment.

The factor that is deliberately changed or manipulated by the researcher.
The factor that is deliberately changed or manipulated by the researcher.

The factor that is measured or observed to determine the effect of the independent variable.
The factor that is measured or observed to determine the effect of the independent variable.

The factor that is kept constant throughout the experiment.

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In a scientific experiment, the independent variable is the factor that is deliberately changed or manipulated by the researcher. This variable is what the researcher controls in order to observe its effect on the dependent variable, which is the factor that is measured or observed in the experiment. The other options describe the dependent variable and controlled variables.

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