Independent and Dependent Variables

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The things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..

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Constant

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The variable that is changed on purpose is..

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Independent Variable

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The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is responding to the independent variable is known as

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Dependent Variable

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What is the independent variable in the experiment: "Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid?"

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Brand of paper towel

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What is the dependent variable in the experiment to determine which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid?

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amount of water absorbed

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What is the independent variable in Angel's experiment on the effect of soap type on clothes cleanliness?

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type of soap

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What is the dependent variable in Angel's experiment on the effect of soap type on clothes cleanliness?

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how clean the clothes are

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What is the independent variable in determining the effect of time spent on social media on grades?

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time on social media

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What is the dependent variable in determining if the amount of time spent on social media affects grades?

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grades

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Independent variable in research question: Does the type of gasoline affect how fast the car can drive?

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Type of gasoline