In an experimental design, the variable is manipulated by the researcher, with the goal of eliciting a significant response. Here, this was accomplished by pairing words and syllables according to one of three word types. Then researchers measured the variable by asking subjects to assess for each syllable.

Complete question

1a. independent.b. dependent.2 a. dependent.b. independent.3 a. pleasantness rating.b. part of speech.

1.independent,

2. dependent,

3. pleasantness rating

Explanation:

In an experimental design the independent variable or predictor variable is the variable that is usually manipulated by the researcher. Tis variables effect in the dependent/predicted variable is direct.

The dependent variable is the variable that is of interest, it is the variable that is being tested for.

Pleasantness rating is an independent variable that is used to measure effect on the dependent variable.