variables

Question 1

what is the independent variable

Answer 1

some event that either naturally varies or is directly manipulated by an experiment in order to test its effect on another variable

Question 2

what is the dependent variable

Answer 2

a measurable outcome of the action of the independent variable in an experiment

Question 3

what is the control variable

Answer 3

refers to the extent to which any variable is held constant or regulated by a researcher

Question 4

what is the difference between the independent variable and the dependent variable

Answer 4

IV is the variable that is manipulated to observe its affect on the DV whereas the DV is the variable that is being measured and is affected by the IV