Question

When conducting an experiment to evaluate treatment methods, researchers compare the effectiveness of the independent variable applied to the ______ to the results found in the ______.

Answer 1

The researchers compare the effectiveness of the independent variable applied to the sample and to the results found in the research.

Explanation:

• In order to devise how effective the independent variable is and to what extent is it affecting the sample, the researchers opt to do a direct comparison between the attributes of the two.
• This comparison culminates in providing the researchers with the knowledge on to what extent the result of the study is manipulated or controlled by the independent variable.