Independent vs Dependent Variables

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or changed in an 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 or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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In the statement 'If I drink a lot of water, then I will have to go to the bathroom,' what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is 'drinking a lot of water.'

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In the statement 'If I drink a lot of water, then I will have to go to the bathroom,' what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is 'having to go to the bathroom.'

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Which variable is plotted on the x-axis of a graph?

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The independent variable is plotted on the x-axis.

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Which variable is plotted on the y-axis of a graph?

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The dependent variable is plotted on the y-axis.

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What does it mean if a variable is controlled in an experiment?

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A controlled variable is kept constant to ensure that any changes in the dependent variable are due to the manipulation of the independent variable.

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What is the relationship between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable affects or influences the dependent variable.

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In a study measuring the effect of study time on 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 study measuring the effect of study time on test scores, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the test scores.