I was asked to define independant and dependant variables without defing, but buy using an example...would this be one...two digging dogs, one never corrected for digging(IV) and one corrected by a loud noise(DV), or would that be classical conditioning?

The example you provided is indeed related to classical conditioning. Classical conditioning is a type of learning in which an organism learns to associate a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus. In your example, the loud noise serves as the meaningful stimulus, while the behavior of digging is the response that is influenced by the independent and dependent variables.

To define independent and dependent variables using your example:

- The independent variable (IV) is the variable that is manipulated or controlled by the experimenter. It is the cause or potential influence on the dependent variable. In this case, the independent variable would be the presence or absence of correction by a loud noise. The IV is what you intentionally change in order to observe its effect on the behavior of the dogs.

- The dependent variable (DV) is the variable that is measured or observed to determine the effect of the independent variable. It is the outcome or response that is influenced by the independent variable. In this case, the dependent variable would be the behavior of the dogs, specifically their digging behavior. The DV is what you are interested in studying, as it is expected to change based on the presence or absence of the loud noise correction.

Therefore, in summary, while your example does relate to classical conditioning, the independent variable would be the presence or absence of correction by a loud noise, and the dependent variable would be the behavior of the dogs, specifically their digging behavior.