Independent vs Dependent 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 a scientific 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 the variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, depending on the independent variable.

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In the relationship between the size of a room (s) and the gallons of paint needed (g), which is the independent variable?

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The size of the room (s) is the independent variable.

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In the relationship between the number of dances performed and the number of costumes required, which is the independent variable?

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The number of dances performed is the independent variable.

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In the relationship between the miles driven (m) and the amount of gas used (g), which is the independent variable?

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The miles driven (m) is the independent variable.

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In the scenario where the number of cups of lemonade sold determines the amount of money earned, which is the independent variable?

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The number of cups of lemonade sold is the independent variable.

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In the relationship between the number of T-shirts ordered (t) and the number of players on a basketball team (p), which is the independent variable?

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The number of players on the team (p) is the independent variable.

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How do you identify the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is identified as the factor that is manipulated or changed by the researcher.

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How do you identify the dependent variable in an experiment?

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

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Give an example of an independent variable in a study about plant growth.

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An example of an independent variable could be the amount of sunlight each plant receives.