a variable that exerts some influence on another (dependent) variable. Research experiments usually involve some manipulation of independent variables and measurement of dependent variables to investigate the relationship between them.
RESEARCH INDEPENDENT VARIABLE (CAUSAL VARIABLE)
Meaning of RESEARCH INDEPENDENT VARIABLE (CAUSAL VARIABLE) in English
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