The dependent variable
Example: Dependent variable changes based on other variables in experiment
Definition
"The dependent variable" is a variable in research that changes in response to variations in other variables, typically the independent variables. It is the outcome or effect measured during an experiment to observe how it depends on changes in other factors.
Etymology
The term "the dependent variable" comes from the idea that this variable's value depends on other variables in an experiment. 'Dependent' derives from Latin 'dependere,' meaning 'to hang down or be contingent on,' highlighting its role as the variable influenced by others in research.
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"The dependent variable" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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