Independent and Dependent Variables

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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On which axis is the independent variable plotted on a graph?

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The independent variable is plotted on the x-axis.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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On which axis is the dependent variable plotted on a graph?

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The dependent variable is plotted on the y-axis.

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In the equation s = p, where s represents stickers earned and p represents papers completed, which variable is independent?

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The independent variable is p = papers completed.

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In the context of a scrapbook, if p represents the number of photos added and t represents the thickness of the scrapbook, which variable is dependent?

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The dependent variable is t = thickness of the scrapbook.

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What type of relationship exists when one variable is multiplied by another?

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A multiplicative relationship exists when one variable is multiplied by another.

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What is the definition of a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable depends on or is changed by another variable.

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How can you identify the independent variable in a word problem?

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The independent variable is usually the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment or scenario.

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What is the purpose of identifying independent and dependent variables in an experiment?

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Identifying these variables helps to understand the cause-and-effect relationship in the experiment.