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What is response and explanatory variable? - PMP - 04-08-2014 06:47 PM
GPA and Usage of social media?
Which one is the explanatory variable and which one is the response variable? And why?
I am so confused and am trying to practice some homework problems for my test next week! Thank you so much!!
- foxprojoy - 04-08-2014 06:50 PM
A response variable is the particular quantity that we ask a question about in research studies. From your example, I am thinking this is usage of social media. An explanatory variable is any factor that can influence the response variable, so I am thinking you are looking at the GPA because what is being ask about is how GPA influences usage of social media.