Explain What the Independent Variable and the Dependent Variables Are

question 154

Essay

Explain what the independent variable and the dependent variables are in an experimental study and use an appropriate example to illustrate each of these terms.

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Definitions:

Statistical Reasoning

The process of using statistical methods and thinking to make sense of data and draw conclusions.

Generalize

To generalize means to form a broad conclusion or derive a common attribute from specific instances, observations, or experiences.

Sample

A subset of a population selected for measurement, observation, or questioning to provide statistical information about the population.

Negatively Correlated

Describes a relationship between two variables where as one variable increases, the other decreases.