The response variable also known as the d pendent variable, is simply the variable we intend to measure based in a set of variables (independent variables or explanatory variables) which might cause it to change. For instance, the scenario above aims to look into how a certain relaxation method will affect the exam score, here, the variable we intend to measure is the response variable which is exam score. The exam score is affected by the impact the relaxation method has on the student, hence, the relaxation method is the independent or explanatory variable.
