Independent vs. Dependent

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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 a graph, which axis represents the independent variable?

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The X-axis represents the independent variable.

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In a graph, which axis represents the dependent variable?

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The Y-axis represents the dependent variable.

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If the number of people increases, what happens to the total cost of movie tickets?

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The total cost increases, showing that the total cost is dependent on the number of people.

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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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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.

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What does it mean if time is considered an independent variable?

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It means that time is not affected by other variables in the experiment.

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In a scenario where a worker earns $12 per hour, what is the independent variable?

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The number of hours worked.