Independent and Dependent Variables

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is a variable that depends on the independent variable; it is what is measured in an experiment.

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In a graph, which axis represents the independent variable?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable.

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In a graph, which axis represents the dependent variable?

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The y-axis represents the dependent variable.

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What is the relationship between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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How do you identify the dependent variable in a word problem?

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The dependent variable is usually the outcome or result that is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is an example of an independent variable in a study about plant growth?

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The amount of sunlight the plants receive.

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What is an example of a dependent variable in a study about plant growth?

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The height of the plants.

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What does it mean if a variable is 'controlled' in an experiment?

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A controlled variable is kept constant to ensure that any changes in the dependent variable are due to the manipulation of the independent variable.

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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 clarify the relationship being tested and ensures that the experiment is structured correctly.