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Dependent Variable

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The dependent variable is the result measured to see what changed.

Course connection

ACT Science: Scientific Investigation

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5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Dependent Variable appears across 1 ACT guide as a remediation concept.
  2. Ask what outcome is being recorded or compared.

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