In a Hypothesis, the Presumed Cause Is Called The

question 22

Multiple Choice

In a hypothesis, the presumed cause is called the:

• A)dependent variable.
• B)independent variable.
• C)aggregate.
• D)constant.

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Definitions:

Group 1 Rats

A categorization used in experimental research for a group of rats designated for a specific condition or treatment.

Confounding Variable

An external variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in a study, potentially skewing the results.

Recall Events

The act of retrieving memories of past events.

Dependent Variable

the variable in a study or experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.