A scientist changes only the amount of fertilizer given to plants and measures their height. What is the height called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The dependent variable
- Step 1: The measured outcome depends on what was changed. Answer: The dependent variable. Why not the others: The fertilizer amount is the independent variable.
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