AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The independent variable is the amount of sleep. The dependent variable is performance on the exam. The researcher will compare the results and determine if the amount of sleep affects performance.

Detailed explanation-2: -The type of soda – diet or regular – is the independent variable. The level of blood sugar that you measure is the dependent variable – it changes depending on the type of soda.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is something that depends on other factors. For example, a test score could be a dependent variable because it could change depending on several factors such as how much you studied, how much sleep you got the night before you took the test, or even how hungry you were when you took it.

Detailed explanation-4: -To identify Dependent research variables, look for items in your research question or hypothesis that sees the result, effect or outcome of changing the independent variable. The basic rule is to look for what causes reactions and what receives the effects.