Question

How do the test variables (independent variables) and outcome variables (dependent variables) in an experiment compare?
A.
The test variable (independent variable) controls the outcome variable (dependent variable).

B.
The outcome variable (dependent variable) controls the test variable (independent variable).

C.
The test variable (independent variable) and outcome variable (dependent variable) have no affect on each other.

D.
The test variables (independent variables) and outcome variables (dependent variables) are the same things.

Answer 1

Answer/Explanation:

A) The independent(test) variable controls the dependent variable. A good way to think about this is that the independent variable has nothing that effects itself. The dependent variable is 'dependent' or reliant on the independent variable.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation: