INDEPENDENT vs, DEPENDENT VARIABLES

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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, responding to changes in the independent variable.

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In the experiment of dropping a ball, what is the independent variable?

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The height from which the ball is dropped.

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In the experiment of dropping a ball, what is the dependent variable?

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The height that the ball bounces.

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If the number of students in a class increases, and Sarah brings treats based on that number, what is the independent variable?

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The number of students.

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If Heather can send postcards based on the number of stamps she has, what is the dependent variable?

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The number of postcards she can send.

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In Ms. Shi's scrapbook, if the number of photos added increases, what happens to the thickness of the scrapbook?

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The thickness of the scrapbook increases.

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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.

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Give an example of an independent variable in a scientific experiment.

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The amount of sunlight a plant receives.

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Give an example of a dependent variable in a scientific experiment.

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The growth of the plant measured in height.