Independent and Dependent Variable Math

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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 test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is a variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, and it is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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In the context of a story, if the length of the story in pages is p and the number of words is w, which is the independent variable?

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w, number of words.

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In a race scenario, if tickets sold is t and the amount of money collected is m, which is the independent variable?

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t, tickets sold.

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If you mow lawns and earn money based on the number of lawns mowed, which variable is independent?

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l, lawns mowed.

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In a lunch line scenario, if the number of students ahead of you is s and the time it takes to get lunch is t, which is the independent variable?

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s, number of students.

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If Sophie earns $5 for every A she gets on her report card, what is the dependent variable?

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m, money earned.

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How do you determine which variable is independent in a given scenario?

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Identify the variable that is being changed or controlled to observe its effect on another variable.

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What is the relationship between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable, which responds to changes in the independent variable.

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Can there be more than one independent variable in an experiment?

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Yes, an experiment can have multiple independent variables, but it can complicate the analysis of results.