Day 78: 8.PFA.3 Independent and Dependent Variables

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is a 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 a variable that is measured and affected in an experiment. It depends on the independent variable.

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In the relationship between the number of students in a class and the number of laptops needed, which is the independent variable?

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The number of students in the class.

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In the relationship between how much water you use and the price of your water bill, which is the dependent variable?

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The price of your water bill.

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If the amount of fabric affects the number of blankets made, what is the dependent variable?

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The number of blankets made.

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In the relationship between the amount of people at an event and the number of chairs needed, which is the independent variable?

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The amount of people at an event.

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If the amount of gas in a car affects how many miles it can drive, what is the independent variable?

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The amount of gas in the car.

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

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Identifying these variables helps to understand the relationship between them and how changes in one affect the other.

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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.