Independent and Dependent Variable Practice

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled 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 the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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In the context of a soccer match, if the time of play affects the number of goals scored, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the time of play.

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In the context of a puzzle, if the number of pieces affects the time taken to complete it, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the time taken to complete the puzzle.

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If the height of a bouncing ball depends on the initial drop height, what is the relationship between the independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is the initial drop height, and the dependent variable is the height of the bouncing ball.

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In a business scenario, if a company's revenue depends on the number of products sold, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the number of products sold.

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If Mike's running speed depends on the distance he has covered, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is Mike's running speed.

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What is the purpose of identifying independent and dependent variables in an experiment?

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Identifying independent and dependent variables helps to understand the relationship between factors and how changes in one affect the other.

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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 a plant measured in centimeters.