An independent variable is the potential stimulus or cause, usually directly manipulated by the experimenter, so it could also be called a manipulative variable.
A dependent variable is the response or measure of results.
Try to figure which factor will effect the other. That will be the independent variable.
given variables list them as independent (x) or as a dependent (y)
I weight of child; prescription dosage
II monthly commision; monthly sales
II ability to concerntrate; level of fatique
IV crop yield; rainfall
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