If "this" causes "that," then "this" is the _____ variable, and "that" is the _____ variable.
A)dependent; independent
B)independent; dependent
C)constant; dependent
D)constant; independent

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In research and experiments, the independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable, which is the outcome that is measured. Therefore, if "this" causes "that," "this" is the independent variable, and "that" is the dependent variable.

If "This" Causes "That," Then "This" Is the _____ Variable