If a researcher varies the loudness of music in a factory to observe its effect on the rate of productivity of the employees, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the variable being measured or observed, which in this case is the rate of productivity of the employees. The independent variable is the variable being manipulated, which in this case is the loudness of music. The factory setting and employees are not relevant dependent variables in this experiment.

If a Researcher Varies the Loudness of Music in a Factory