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A scientist is designing an investigation to study the impact of the neck length of tortoises on survival rates in the Galapagos islands. What is most likely the outcome variable (dependent variable) in this investigation?

Group of answer choices

A. Neck length

B. Survival rate

C. Number of predators

D. Galapagos island environment
(A is incorrect)

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I think the answer is B
User Tamerz
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Answer:

B. Survival Rate

Step-by-step explanation:

The question states that the survival rate is dependent on the neck length.

So the dependent variable is survival rate and the independent variable is the neck length

C and D have no relationship to neck length

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