Question

1. identify the independent and dependent variables in the hypotheses below: (4 pts) (identifique las variables independiente y dependiente en las siguientes hipótesis: (4 puntos))

a. if a player practices longer, then he will score more points in the game. (si un jugador practica más tiempo, conseguirá más puntos en el partido.)
iv:
dv:
b. if students eat a high - protein breakfast, then they will score higher on a biology test. (si los alumnos toman un desayuno rico en proteínas, obtendrán una puntuación más alta en un examen de biología.)
iv:
dv:

Explanation:

In an experiment, the independent variable (IV) is the factor that is manipulated or changed. The dependent variable (DV) is the factor that is measured and is expected to change as a result of the IV.

• For part a: The player practices longer (IV - time of practice). The score in the game (DV - points scored).
• For part b: Eating a high - protein breakfast (IV - breakfast type). Score on a test (assuming the context is related to academic performance, DV - score).

Answer:

a.

• IV: Time of practice
• DV: Points in the game

b.

• IV: Eating a high - protein breakfast
• DV: Score (assuming it's a performance - related score)