Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an independent variable?
A
The intervention or cause of the change
The variable that is believed to cause or influence the dependent variable (aka the outcome)
Related to PICO, can be both the “I” and the “C,” but mainly “I.”
2
Q
What is a dependent variable?
A
The outcome
The variable hypothesized to depend on or be caused by another variable (aka independent variable/intervention)
