A response variable, also known as a dependent variable, is the outcome or subject of interest in a study or experiment that researchers aim to explain or predict. It is influenced by one or more independent variables, and its changes are analyzed to understand relationships and causal effects within the data.

Response Variable

response variable

A dependent variable is the outcome factor that researchers measure in an experiment or study, which is influenced by changes in the independent variable. It is crucial for determining the effect of the independent variable and understanding causal relationships in research settings.

dependent variable

Outcome of interest

study or experiment

Independent variables are factors or conditions that are manipulated or categorized to determine their effect on dependent variables in an experiment or study. They are essential for establishing cause-and-effect relationships and are crucial in hypothesis testing and experimental design.

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