Question

In an experiment, overweight mice are put on an exercise wheel every day for an hour. The scientist is exploring whether running in the morning, afternoon, or night leads to the greatest weight loss. The caloric intake of the mice remains the same. What is the dependent variable in this experiment? A. The time of day that the mice ran B. The size of the exercise wheel C. The weight loss of the mice D. The caloric intake of the mice

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The weight loss of the mice

Explanation:

There are two variables present in the experiment;

1. The time of the day that the mice rane
2. The weight lost of the mice in each time test

The time of the day varies from morning, noon to evening. This variable is independent of any other aspect.

It shall always be morning noon and evening  in every single day.

The time of the day shall determine the amount of weight loss.

Each time shall vary in the amount of weight loss.

Thereby weight loss becomes our dependent variable.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. The weight loss of the mice

Explanation:

The weight a mouse loses is dependent on the circumstances.