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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ variable is the result of an experiment, and is measured by the scientist.
A
independent
B
dependent
C
control
D
constant
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured or tested in an experiment.

Detailed explanation-2: -In an experiment, the factor that we measure is called the independent variable. For example : If in an experiment we measure length of the object to calculate its volume, here length is the independent variable. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-3: -In an experiment, the independent variable is the variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher. The dependent variable is the response that is measured. One way to think about it is that the dependent variable depends on the change in the independent variable.

Detailed explanation-4: -The dependent variable is the variable being tested and measured in an experiment and is “dependent” on the independent variable. An example of a dependent variable is depression symptoms, which depend on the independent variable (type of therapy).

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The measure used to judge the outcome of the experiment is called the dependent variable. In an experiment, the variable that changes as a result of the independent variable is the dependent variable.

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