Dependent vs Independent Variables

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the variable that is measured or tested in an experiment. It depends on the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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In the statement 'The amount of food I eat at a restaurant vs the cost of the check', which is the dependent variable?

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The cost of the check is the dependent variable.

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In the scenario where Carey and Justin raise money for books, what is the independent variable?

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The amount of money raised is the independent variable.

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If Steve is testing if fertilizer affects sunflower size, what is the independent variable?

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The type of fertilizer is the independent variable.

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On a graph, which axis represents the independent variable?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable.

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On a graph, which axis represents the dependent variable?

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The y-axis represents the dependent variable.

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What does it mean if a variable is dependent?

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It means that the variable's value depends on the changes made to another variable.

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What does it mean if a variable is independent?

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It means that the variable can be changed or controlled without being affected by other variables.

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In an experiment, if you change the amount of sunlight a plant receives, what is the dependent variable?

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The growth of the plant is the dependent variable.