which variable can be manipulated? independent or dependent?
In experimental studies, where the independent variables are imposed and manipulated, the dependent variable is the variable thought to be changed or influenced by the independent variable. Example: study title: Effects of a new tooth paste (YummyTooth) on incidence of caries in 1st grade children.
manipulate/independent variable. one factor changed by the person doing the experiment; manipulated variable. response/dependent variable. factors being measured in an experiment; changes in response to the changes in the independent/manipulated variable; also known as the response variable.