Question

In a scientific experiment, what is the dependent variable?
a. the factor that is deliberately changed or manipulated by the researcher
b. the factor that is measured or observed to obtain results
c. the factor that is kept constant throughout the experiment
d. the factor that remains unaffected by other variables in the experiment

Answer 1

The correct answer is:
**b. the factor that is measured or observed to obtain results**.

In an experiment, the dependent variable is what the researcher measures to see how it is affected by changes in the independent variable.