Multiple choice

If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?

  1. Severity of sunburn

  2. Strength of sunscreen

  3. Time spent in the sunlight
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Explanation

The dependent variable is the measured effect or outcome of the experiment. In this hypothesis, the severity of the sunburn is the outcome that depends on the strength of the sunscreen used.

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