A track coach asks half of the athletes,chosen randomly,to try wearing a new type of shoe.Later the coach compares results for those wearing the new and old shoe types.What is the independent variable in this experiment?
A)The type of shoe
B)The athletes' performances
C)Variations in the weather
D)The track coach

Question

A track coach asks half of the athletes,chosen randomly,to try wearing a new type of shoe.Later the coach compares results for those wearing the new and old shoe types.What is the independent variable in this experiment?​
A)The type of shoe
B)​The athletes' performances
C)​Variations in the weather
D)​The track coach

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The independent variable in this experiment is the type of shoe, as it is the variable that is being manipulated by the coach in order to compare the results of those wearing the new shoe versus the old shoe.

A Track Coach Asks Half of the Athletes,chosen Randomly,to Try