If you are conducting an experimental study assessing the impact of videos games upon the academic success of Japanese and American students, the dependent variable is _________.

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The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured and is expected to change as a result of the independent variable (the variable being manipulated). In this study, the independent variable is video games, and the expected change is in academic success. Therefore, the dependent variable is the grades at school, as this is the aspect of academic success being measured. The other options are not dependent variables, as they are not expected to change as a result of playing video games.

If You Are Conducting an Experimental Study Assessing the Impact