Day 77 - C4U 8.PFA.3: Independent vs dependent

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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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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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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 an experiment, how do you identify the independent variable?

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The independent variable is usually the one that is manipulated or changed by the experimenter.

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In an experiment, how do you identify the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is usually the outcome that is measured to see how it is affected by the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a control variable in an experiment?

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Control variables are kept constant to ensure that any changes in the dependent variable are due to the independent variable.

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What axis on a graph represents the independent variable?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

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What axis on a graph represents the dependent variable?

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The y-axis represents the dependent variable.

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If you are testing how different amounts of sunlight affect plant growth, what is the independent variable?

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The amount of sunlight.

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If you are testing how different amounts of sunlight affect plant growth, what is the dependent variable?

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The growth of the plants.

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In the context of an experiment, what does it mean to 'control' a variable?

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To control a variable means to keep it constant so that it does not affect the outcome of the experiment.