Question

question 1 (mandatory) (1 point) listen a variable that is thought to cause a change in another variable is called the a) dependent variable. b) inductive variable. c) independent variable. d) moderating variable.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: A dependent variable is the one that is affected (changes) because of another variable, not the cause.
• Option b: There's no standard term "inductive variable" in this context.
• Option c: An independent variable is defined as the variable that is hypothesized to cause a change in another variable (the dependent variable).
• Option d: A moderating variable affects the strength or direction of the relationship between an independent and dependent variable, not the primary cause.

Answer:

c) independent variable.