RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS

SPSS AND STATISTIC

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A variable which represents the cause is a
A
Dependent Variable
B
Independent Variable
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An independent variable is defines as the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment. It represents the cause or reason for an outcome. Independent variables are the variables that the experimenter changes to test their dependent variable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Let’s take the example of “Test Scores”. You want to see the effect of studying or sleeping on a test score. In the example, “test score” is the dependent variable. “Studying” or “sleeping” is the independent variable because these factors impact how much a student scores on the test.

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