In any input-output relationship, the dependent variable is considered to be
A) the input
B) the output
C) the relationship itself between the two measured variables
D) all of these, depending on the type of research

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The dependent variable is the output that is being measured or observed in relation to the input, which is the independent variable. In most cases, the dependent variable is what the researcher is interested in studying or predicting. Therefore, it is considered to be the output of the input-output relationship.

In Any Input-Output Relationship, the Dependent Variable Is Considered to Be