Question

dependent variable
a statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events
observations that are descriptive and involve using your senses to gather information
the outcome factor; factor that is measured or observed during an experiment; labeled on the y-axis
factor being tested in an experiment that is changed by investigator; labeled on the x-axis

Explanation:

To identify the correct description of a dependent variable, we recall the definition: a dependent variable is the outcome being measured or observed in an experiment, and it's plotted on the Y - axis.

• The red box describes a prediction, not a dependent variable.
• The orange box describes qualitative observation, not a dependent variable.
• The green box matches the definition of a dependent variable (outcome factor, measured/observed, labeled on Y - axis).
• The blue box describes an independent variable (factor changed by investigator, labeled on X - axis).

Answer:

The outcome factor; factor that is measured or observed during an experiment; labeled on the Y - axis