The variable in an experiment deliberately changed by the scientist. The variable being tested.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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A	dependent variable
B	independent variable
C	data
D	control group

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The independent variable is the variable that is deliberately changed by the scientist. The dependent variable is the one observed during the experiment. The dependent variable is the data we collect during the experiment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Then you can figure out which is the independent variable and which is the dependent variable: (Independent variable) causes a change in (Dependent Variable) and it isn’t possible that (Dependent Variable) could cause a change in (Independent Variable).

Detailed explanation-3: -An experiment usually has three kinds of variables: independent, dependent, and controlled. The independent variable is the one that is changed by the scientist. To insure a fair test, a good experiment has only ONE independent variable.

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