Suppose a dog is classically conditioned to salivate in response to a metronome ticking at 90 beats per minute. We can then measure the amount of salivation produced when we present a metronome ticking at 80 beats per minute, and 100 beats per minute. In this example, what is the independent variable? What is the dependent variable?

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Deshawn Tate

8 January, 21:00

Suppose a dog is classically conditioned to salivate in response to a metronome ticking at 90 beats per minute. We can then measure the amount of salivation produced when we present a metronome ticking at 80 beats per minute, and 100 beats per minute. In this example, what is the independent variable? What is the dependent variable?

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Cynthia Reid · Answer 1

the independent variable is the beats per minute.

the dependent variable is the amount of salivation.

Explanation:

the independent variable is a variable that does not depend on another variable to occur.

the dependent variable is a variable that depends on another variable to occur and depending on that variable will change the results.