Dr. Lawson is conducting an experiment to treatments for erectile dysfunction in men. He first collected baseline measures of erectile functioning using a medical device. Participants then were randomly assigned to two groups:_____
one group got relaxation training and another group was a wait-list control that received no treatment.
After treatment, he obtained a second measure of erectile functioning. What is the independent variable in Dr. Lawson's research?

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Answer:

the post-treatment measurement of erectile functioning

Explanation:

          An independent variable is one which can be manipulated and changed by the researcher. It is controlled by the experimenter. Whereas a dependent variable is one which can be measured.

         A depended variable is dependent on the independent variable. And an independent variable can have a direct effect on the dependent variable.

         In the context, Dr. Lawson conducting a study in treating erectile dysfunction where he collected a baseline measures of erectile functioning. Here the independent variable is the post treatment measurement of the erectile functioning  as it has a direct effect on the treatment.