Dependent

Definition:

Dependent is a term used in mathematics and statistics to describe a variable that is influenced or determined by another variable, known as the independent variable.

Explanation:

• Independent variable: The variable that is not influenced by any other variable and is the cause of variation.
• Dependent variable: The variable that is influenced or depends on the value of the independent variable.

Example:

In the equation y = 2x + 1,

• y is the dependent variable, as its value depends on the value of x.
• x is the independent variable, as it is not influenced by any other variable.

Key Points:

• Dependent variable is influenced by the independent variable.
• The value of the dependent variable changes in accordance with the variations in the independent variable.
• The relationship between the independent and dependent variables can be positive, negative, or zero.