Topic DQ
Variables are anything that can vary such as attention, or memory and the names given to variables that applies to experimental investigations are called independent and dependent variables (Simply Psychology, 2008).
The independent variable is defines as the variable the experimenter manipulates or changes, and assumed to have a direct effect on the dependent variable (Simply Psychology, 2008).
The dependent variable is defines as the variable the experimenter measures, and depends on other factors (Simply Psychology, 2008).
The independent and dependent variables can vary by person, but knowing the difference between the two variables will help you sharpen your problem solving skills, and explore new ideas in your future research (Simply Psychology, 2008).
Independent variables are not changed by other variables and can stand alone, and in my EBP project would be the age, race, gender, attendance in school, and what the student eats (Science Bubbies, n.d.).
With independent variables you are looking to see if the variable can change other variables, or if you have a dependent variable (Science Bubbies, n.d.). The independent variable is said to be the input that changes the output (Science Bubbies, n.d.).
The dependent variable, is the variable being affected by the independent variable, and that is why it's called dependent related to the fact it depends on the independent variable (Science Buddies, n.d.).
You cannot have a dependent variable without an independent variable (Science Bubbies, n.d.).