Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are synonyms for independent variables? Stimulus Predictor Criterion Antecedent Presumed effect Manipulated Response Consequence Measured outcome Presumed cause

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Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are synonyms for independent variables? Stimulus Predictor Criterion Antecedent Presumed effect Manipulated Response Consequence Measured outcome Presumed cause

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The following are synonyms for independent variables:* **Stimulus:** The independent variable is often the stimulus or treatment being applied.* **Predictor:** The independent variable is used to predict the outcome (dependent variable).* **Antecedent:** This refers to something that comes before, and the independent variable precedes the effect on the dependent variable.* **Manipulated:** In experiments, the independent variable is the one that researchers actively manipulate.* **Presumed cause:** The independent variable is the hypothesized cause of changes in the dependent variable.

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Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are synonyms for independent variables? Stimulus Predictor Criterion Antecedent Presumed effect Manipulated Response Consequence Measured outcome Presumed cause

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