In an experiment to study the effects of study skills training on academic achievement, the motivation and intelligence of the students in the study would be considered dependent variables.

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Motivation and intelligence of the students would be considered independent variables or control variables, not dependent variables. The dependent variable would be the academic achievement, as it is the outcome being measured to see if it changes in response to the study skills training.

In an Experiment to Study the Effects of Study Skills