what is the dependent variable biology
Home Â» Dependent variable. Definition. noun, plural: dependent variables. (1) The variable in a functional relation whose value is dependent upon, or influenced by, an independent variable. (2) A factor whose value changes when the independent variable is changed. (3) The variable whose value is measured to determine the extent of the effect of another variable to it, as in an experiment. An experiment is designed to see if a newly developed drug is effective in treating patients with cough.