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Independent and dependent variables.

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According to the text, what is the relationship between the independent variable (IV) and the dependent variable (DV)?

The DV depends on the IV (correct)

The IV depends on the DV

The DV and IV are independent of each other

The DV and IV have no relationship

Which one of the following best describes the role of the independent variable (IV) in an analysis?

The IV is the variable being explained

The IV is the variable that is independent of everything else

The IV is the variable used to do the explaining (correct)

The IV is the variable that depends on the dependent variable

Which one of the following best describes the role of the dependent variable (DV) in an analysis?

The DV is the variable that is independent of everything else

The DV is the variable being explained (correct)

The DV is the variable that depends on the independent variable

The DV is the variable used to do the explaining

What are the classical names for the roles of the independent variable (IV) and the dependent variable (DV)?

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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.

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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.