Question

you want to test a new drug that supposedly prevents sneezing in people allergic to grass. what is the dependent variable?
number of sneezes
the new drug
grass allergy
runny nose
question 7 (2 points)
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an entomologist (bug scientist) wants to determine if temperature changes how many times a cricket chirps. what is the dependent variable?
temperature
number of chirps
number of crickets
cage for crickets

Explanation:

A dependent variable is what is being measured and affected during an experiment. In the drug - testing scenario, the number of sneezes is what is being measured to see the effect of the new drug. In the cricket - chirping scenario, the number of chirps is what is being measured to see the effect of temperature changes.

Answer:

1. number of sneezes
2. Number of chirps