Richard wants to know if the temperature of the water affects the number of fish at the end of the dock. What would BEST describe the variable of fish?
(1 point)
Responses
the experimental variable because it is not manipulated
the experimental variable because it is not manipulated
the independent variable because it changes based on other variables
the independent variable because it changes based on other variables
the controlled variable because it is not manipulated
the controlled variable because it is not manipulated
the dependent variable because it changes based on other variables