EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which variable is observed or measured by the scientist during an experiment?
A
independent
B
dependent
C
control
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a scientific investigation, the dependent variable is the variable that is measured or observed.

Detailed explanation-2: -A dependent variable is what you measure in the experiment and what is affected during the experiment. The dependent variable responds to the independent variable.

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: -The dependent variable is the variable measured in an experiment.

Detailed explanation-5: -In an experiment, the independent variable is manipulated and the effects observed. These observed effects are called dependent variables. They are often the hypothesized outcome of manipulating the independent variable.

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