Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dependent-variable
noun
/dɪˈpɛndənt ˈvɛrɪbəl/
Definition
A variable in an experiment that is affected by changes in another variable.
Examples
- In a study measuring the effects of different fertilizers on plant growth, the height of the plants is the dependent variable.
- The exam scores are the dependent variable in an educational study assessing the effectiveness of different teaching methods.
Meaning
In research and statistics, the dependent variable is what is measured or tested in an experiment and is dependent on the independent variable.
Synonyms
- Response variable
- Outcome variable
