In an experiment, the "treatment" is also referred to as which of the following? a. increase in sales b. independent variable c. extraneous variable d. gross margin e. change in market share

b. independent variable

Explanation:

The “treatment” in an experiment is also the independent variable, which is the variable that is controlled or manipulated to bring about a change or effect on the dependent variable.It is the variable the in which, when the value is manipulated or changed, it influences the value of the dependent variable. For example, income as an independent variable, when manipulated in an experiment can influence a dependent variable such as household consumption. Changes to the independent variable result in changes in the dependent variable.

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