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difference between test variables (independent variables) and outcome variables (dependent variables) in a given scientific investigation​

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The two main variables in an experiment are the independent and dependent variable. An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test the effects on the dependent variable. A dependent variable is the variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment.
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Step-by-step explanation:


dependent \: variable

An outcome measured to see the effectiveness of the treatment.


independent \: variable

The variable that is changed or manipulated in a series of experiments.

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