Dr. Kingston, a psychologist, is examining how a studentâ€™s reading speed is differently affected by two variables: being tutored by a teacherâ€™s assistant and being tutored by a computer-based reading program. In this experiment, which of the following is the dependent variable?

A. the studentâ€™s reading speed

B. the teacherâ€™s assistant

C. the computer-based reading program

D. the grade that the student belongs to

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Emerson Randolph

8 September, 18:38

Dr. Kingston, a psychologist, is examining how a studentâ€™s reading speed is differently affected by two variables: being tutored by a teacherâ€™s assistant and being tutored by a computer-based reading program. In this experiment, which of the following is the dependent variable?

A. the studentâ€™s reading speed

B. the teacherâ€™s assistant

C. the computer-based reading program

D. the grade that the student belongs to

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Neil Le · Answer 1

The answer is A. the students' reading speed.

Explanation:

In experimental research, an independent variable is expected to change a dependent variable. In the example, whether the students are tutored by an assistant or a computer is predicted to affect their reading speed.

An easy way to distinguish both terms is to say: independent causes change in dependent.