Question

which phrase best describes the dependent variable in an experiment? the variable that can be seen the variable that is manipulated the variable that is most common the variable that is measured

Explanation:

In an experiment, the dependent variable is the one that is measured to observe the effect of the independent (manipulated) variable. The option "the variable that can be seen" is not a standard definition. "The variable that is most common" is irrelevant. "The variable that is manipulated" is the independent variable. So the correct description for the dependent variable is "the variable that is measured".

Answer:

the variable that is measured