Question

Identify the independent and dependent variables in the following hypothesis: "People who exercise regularly are more likely to have normal or below normal weight." Exercise is the ________ variable and weight is the _________ variable.

Answer 1

Answer:

Independent; dependent.

Explanation:

A hypothesis is demonstrated as the base on which a scientific experiment stands as it helps in explaining the association between the two variables that validates the truth of the conclusion.

As per the question, 'exercise' would be characterized as the 'independent' variable while 'weight' would be the 'dependent' variable. The 'exercise patterns' are independent and can be manipulated or controlled simultaneously to observe its impact on the dependent variable i.e. 'weight' and deduce a worthy conclusion. Therefore, 'independent; dependent' is the correct answer.