In scientific terms, when we study the causes of public policy, policies become the
Variables and their determinants become the
A) evaluation, recommendation
B) independent, dependent
C) cause, consequences
D) dependent, independent

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When we study the causes of public policy, policies become the dependent variables because they are affected by factors (independent variables) that determine their formulation and implementation. Therefore, their determinants become the independent variables. Choice D correctly identifies policies as dependent variables and their determinants as independent variables.

In Scientific Terms, When We Study the Causes of Public