A researcher wants to study the effects of caffeine on student performance on quiz scores. The research gives a caffeinated drink to half the students and a non-caffeinated drink to the other half of students. The researcher then measures quiz scores by counting the number of correct answers. Given the above scenario, what is the dependent variable?
A. The number of correct answers on the quiz
B. The number of students reporting that the consume caffeine everyday
C. Whether or not the students received a caffeinated drink during the study
D. Whether or not students like drinking caffeinated beverages
Answer:A
A researcher wants to study the effects of caffeine on student performance on quiz scores. The research gives a caffeinated drink to half the students and a non-caffeinated drink to the other half of students. The researcher then measures quiz scores by counting the number of correct answers. Given the above scenario, what is the dependent variable?
A. The number of correct answers on the quiz B. The number of students reporting that the consume caffeine everyday C. Whether or not the students received a caffeinated drink during the study D. Whether or not students like drinking caffeinated beverages