This figure describes the relations between variables in a causal hypothesis.1 refers to ________ variable;2 refers to ________ variable.

A)dependent;independent
B)cause;effect
C)independent;dependent
D)effect;cause

Question

This figure describes the relations between variables in a causal hypothesis.1 refers to ________ variable;2 refers to ________ variable.

A)dependent;independent 
B)cause;effect 
C)independent;dependent 
D)effect;cause

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

1 refers to the independent variable, which is manipulated by the researcher, while 2 refers to the dependent variable, which is the outcome or effect observed as a result of changes in the independent variable. Therefore, the best choice is C) independent; dependent.

This Figure Describes the Relations Between Variables in a Causal