+The **Independent Variable** is the element intentionally changed or controlled by the researcher in an [Experiment](/wiki/experiment). Its manipulation is designed to observe a direct effect on the [Dependent Variable](/wiki/dependent_variable), establishing a core cause-and-effect relationship.
+## See also
+- [Dependent Variable](/wiki/dependent_variable)
+- [Control Group](/wiki/control_group)
+- [Hypothesis](/wiki/hypothesis)
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