Question
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between independent and dependent variables?
Independent variables are affected by the outcome of the study, while dependent variables remain constant.
Independent variables are manipulated by the researcher, while dependent variables are observed and measured.
Independent variables are controlled by external factors, while dependent variables are controlled by the researcher.
Independent variables are qualitative, while dependent variables are quantitative.
Independent variables are affected by the outcome of the study, while dependent variables remain constant.
Independent variables are manipulated by the researcher, while dependent variables are observed and measured.
Independent variables are controlled by external factors, while dependent variables are controlled by the researcher.
Independent variables are qualitative, while dependent variables are quantitative.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best describes the difference between independent and dependent variables is:
**Independent variables are manipulated by the researcher, while dependent variables are observed and measured.**
This captures the fundamental relationship between the two types of variables in experimental research.
**Independent variables are manipulated by the researcher, while dependent variables are observed and measured.**
This captures the fundamental relationship between the two types of variables in experimental research.