Question

match the description with the variable.
the variable that
is affected by the
others
the variable that
is measured
during/after the
experiment
the variable that
is
measured/decided
before the
experiment
plotted on the x-
axis
plotted on the y-
axis
the only
difference
between the test
and control
groups
dependent independent
both neither

Explanation:

• The dependent variable is affected by other variables (independent variables). It is measured during/after the experiment and is plotted on the y - axis.
• The independent variable is measured/decided before the experiment and is plotted on the x - axis. It is the only difference between the test and control groups.

Answer:

1. The variable that is affected by the others: dependent
2. The variable that is measured during/after the experiment: dependent
3. The variable that is measured/decided before the experiment: independent
4. Plotted on the x - axis: independent
5. Plotted on the y - axis: dependent
6. The only difference between the test and control groups: independent