Question

the independent variable can be thought of as the varialbe that is the potential \___\ and the dependent variable can be thought of as the \_____\ a b

Explanation:

In research, an independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed, acting as the potential cause of a change. A dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed, changing in response to the independent variable, so it is the effect.

Answer:

A) cause, effect