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An independent variable is a .

a.
either a variable influencing other variables or a variable influenced by others.

b.
set of attributes.

c.
variable influencing the dependent variable.

d.
theoretical concept.

e.
variable influenced by other variables.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

c. variable influencing the dependent variable.

In research, an independent variable is one that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on a dependent variable.