Which of the following would not be an appropriate synonym for the dependent variable?

AOutcome variable

BResponse variable

CEffect variable

DExperimental variable ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) Experimental variable

Explanation

Experimental variable is not an appropriate synonym for the dependent variable, since it points to the manipulated independent variable.

The dependent variable is the effect measured, not the treatment applied.

Outcome variable is a proper synonym, naming the result that is observed.

Response variable is a proper synonym, since the dependent variable responds to the manipulation.

Effect variable is a proper synonym, capturing that it is the effect of the cause.

The independent variable, by contrast, is the experimental or manipulated variable.

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