Independent and Dependent Variables

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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 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 the variable that is tested and measured in a scientific experiment. It is dependent on the independent variable.

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In the equation d = 3c, what does 'c' represent?

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'c' represents the number of chores you do.

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In the equation d = 3c, what does 'd' represent?

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'd' represents the amount of dollars you earn.

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In the context of Paco's daughter's dance recital, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the number of dances she plans to perform.

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In the context of the raffle tickets sold, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the number of tickets sold.

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In Ramone's soccer ball experiment, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is how well they do on the math test.

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In the context of Sophie earning money for A's, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the money earned.

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What is the relationship between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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

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An example of an independent variable could be the amount of sunlight the plants receive.