One mile north of the junction with U.S. 165 (Monroe Highway) on U.S. 167 southbound. U.S. 165 sees a Business Loop for the cities of Pineville and Alexandria along Military Highway, Main Street, and Murray Street. Photo taken 10/18/03.
What is MANIPULATED VARIABLE? An independent variable one can alter to get a particular effect. For example, for a period of time to see how one's weight changes in response, one can lower one's calories intake, as calories is the manipulated variable, to learn if one's weight depends on the amount of calories one consumes. Evaluating Life Insurance Policies and Provisions.
A variable that we purposefully change or manipulate is called the independent variable. The thing that changes in response is called the dependent variable. This creates a cause and effect relationship. To have a fair test, always have only one independent variable at a time in your investigation.