Independent and Dependent Variables

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the variable that depends on or is changed by another variable. It is what you measure in the experiment.

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On which axis is the dependent variable plotted on a graph?

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The dependent variable is plotted on the y-axis.

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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 an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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In the equation y = mx + b, what does y represent?

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y represents the dependent variable.

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In the equation y = mx + b, what does x represent?

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x represents the independent variable.

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If you increase the amount of sunlight a plant receives, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the growth of the plant.

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In a study measuring how study time affects test scores, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the amount of study time.

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In a relationship where the number of hours studied affects test scores, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the test scores.

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If Tim gets 3 pieces of candy for every house he visits, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the number of houses visited.

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In a survey about how much sleep affects concentration, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the level of concentration.