Question

Identify the dependent and independent variable.



2. The masses of rats were measure after they were fed with different types of cheese.
DV:
IV:

3. A student changes the number of hours he studies for a test to see how it affects his test scored.
DV:
IV:

Answer 1

Independent variables are the variables that affect the other variables but no other variable can affect it. Whereas dependent variables are the variables that can determine from independent variables.

Explanation:

Identification of dependent and independent variables are given below:

• 2. The line is given as, "The masses of rats were measure after they were fed with different types of cheese.". Here

Dependent variable (DV): Masses of rats,

And the independent variable (IV): different types of cheese.

• 3. The line is given as, "A student changes the number of hours he studies for a test to see how it affects his test scored.". Here

Dependent variable (DV): Test score of the student.

And the independent variable (IV): Number of hours the student studies.