Which of the following best describes the dependent variable?

The variable that responds to change.

The variable that is deliberately changed.

The variable kept constant.

The treatment in an investigation

Question

Which of the following best describes the dependent variable?
		
The variable that responds to change.
		
The variable that is deliberately changed.
		
The variable kept constant.
		
The treatment in an investigation

alphadxg · Answer

Letter C fits the best, in an experiment a dependent variable is something you measure, so that part has to stay consistent to be tested.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks! I thought it was A, because It responded to a change.

alphadxg · Answer

@yojoe731 You are right, it can respond to change, but we don't know! maybe it does, and maybe it doesn't! That is why we test to see if it responds or not!