4 Questions
According to the text, what is the relationship between the independent variable (IV) and the dependent variable (DV)?
The DV depends on the IV
Which one of the following best describes the role of the independent variable (IV) in an analysis?
The IV is the variable used to do the explaining
Which one of the following best describes the role of the dependent variable (DV) in an analysis?
The DV is the variable being explained
What are the classical names for the roles of the independent variable (IV) and the dependent variable (DV)?
Thing being explained and thing doing the explaining
Study Notes
Variables in Analysis
- The independent variable (IV) is the variable that is intentionally changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.
- The dependent variable (DV) is the variable being measured or observed in response to the changes made to the independent variable.
Roles of Variables
- The independent variable (IV) is the cause or predictor, as it is intentionally changed to observe its effect.
- The dependent variable (DV) is the effect or outcome, as its value changes in response to the independent variable.
Classical Names
- The independent variable (IV) is also known as the stimulus or predictor variable.
- The dependent variable (DV) is also known as the response or outcome variable.
Test your knowledge on variables and their roles in research analysis with this quiz. Learn about the "thing doing the explaining" and "thing being explained" in relation to variables.
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