A variable that is alleged to be changed because of another variable is referred to as a(n):

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A dependent variable is a variable that is alleged to be changed because of another variable. It is the outcome variable, which is affected by the independent variable. For example, if we investigate the impact of diet on weight loss, weight loss would be the dependent variable because it is what we are measuring to see whether it changes as a result of changes in diet.

A Variable That Is Alleged to Be Changed Because of Another