ResponseVariable
ResponseVariable, also known as the dependent variable, is a fundamental concept in research and statistics. It is the variable that is measured or observed in an experiment or study, and its value is expected to change in response to manipulations of another variable, the independent variable. In essence, it is what the researcher is interested in understanding or predicting.
The relationship between the independent and response variables is central to hypothesis testing. Researchers hypothesize that
Identifying and correctly defining the response variable is crucial for designing a sound study and drawing