The purpose of the dependent variable is to:

A) measure the construct that is hypothesized to be the effect.
B) represent the cause of the independent variable accurately.
C) establish a relationship between manipulated and status variables.
D) operationalize the independent variable.

Dependent Variable

A measurable outcome, effect, or response in an experiment that is influenced by the independent variable.

Construct

refers to an abstract concept, theory, or phenomenon that is specifically chosen or created for a particular research study or theoretical framework.

Hypothesized Effect

The predicted outcome or influence one variable is expected to have on another within a research study.