[amp_mcq option1=”independent variable” option2=”function variable” option3=”evaluation variable” option4=”estimation variable” correct=”option1″]
The correct answer is: A. independent variable
An independent variable is a variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to see if it has a measurable effect on another variable, called the dependent variable.
A function variable is a variable that is used to define a function.
An evaluation variable is a variable that is used to evaluate the performance of a system or process.
An estimation variable is a variable that is used to estimate the value of another variable.
In the context of the question, the factor used to predict the dependent variable is the independent variable.