Dependent Variables

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Dependent Variables

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In an experimental study, a variable whose score depends on (or is determined or caused by) another variable is called a dependent variable. For instance, an experiment might explore the extent to which the writing quality of final drafts of student papers is affected by the kind of instruction they received. In this case, the dependent variable would be writing quality of final drafts.

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Dependent Variables