Find the better definition of dependent variable.

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Data for two variables. Usually the two types of data are related.

Data that can only take on certin values. You can’t have half a puppy.

An input value of a function. (x)

The output value of a function. (y)

Answer 1

The better definition of a dependent variable from the options provided is:

The output value of a function. (y)

In the context of functions and experiments, the dependent variable is what you measure or observe in response to changes in the independent variable (the input, often designated as (x)).