Martha wants to know what happens when she fries bacon in a frying pan, versus microwaving it: does the bacon end up moister and more flavorful when fried, or when microwaved? What are the dependent variables? (Select all that apply.)
a. Frying bacon
b. Microwaving bacon
c. Consistent cooking temperature
d. Variable cooking temperature
e. Moistness of bacon
f. Kitchen burns
g. Flavor of bacon
ANS: E, G
A dependent variable is the response behavior, or outcome that the researcher wants to predict or explain. An independent variable is a stimulus or activity that is manipulated or varied by the researcher to create an effect on the dependent variable. In this example, whether the bacon ends up moister and more flavorful is the dependent variable and method of cooking is the independent variable.
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