In a relationship between variables, what is the Variable called that changes in response to another variable?
A)function
B)input function
C)independent variable
D)dependent variable.

Question

In a relationship between variables, what is the Variable called that changes in response to another variable?
A)function
B)input function
C)independent variable
D)dependent variable.

anonymous · Answer

D) An dependent variable is named so because it depends on what value you assign the independent variable.

For example y=2x...y would be the independent and x would be the dependent. Y depends on whatever value we choose for x.