Independent & Dependent Variables

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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 the relationship between the number of oranges in a bag and the cost of the bag, what is the independent variable?

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The number of oranges in the bag.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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In the relationship between the hours driven and the total distance traveled, what is the independent variable?

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How many hours they drive per day.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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Identify the dependent variable in the relationship between the temperature of water and the time it is in the freezer.

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The temperature of the water.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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Identify the dependent variable in the relationship between the pounds of flour and the number of bread loaves made.

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The number of bread loaves.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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In the relationship between the number of hamburgers sold and the sales amount, what is the independent variable?

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The number of hamburgers sold.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

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To understand how changes in one variable affect another variable.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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

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The amount of sunlight the plants receive.

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

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The height of the plants.