Classwork on Identifying Independent and 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, depending on the independent variable.

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In the formula for the area of a trapezoid, which variable is dependent?

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In the scenario where Carey and Justin raise money for books, which variable is dependent?

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In Sarah's walkathon, which variable is dependent?

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In Brad's experiment, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the mass of the ball.

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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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An example of an independent variable is 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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An example of a dependent variable is the growth of the plant measured in centimeters.