independent and dependent variable

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What is an independent variable?

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The 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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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, changing in response to the independent variable.

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In the equation y = mx + b, which variable is dependent?

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y is the dependent variable.

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In a study measuring how sunlight affects plant growth, what is the independent variable?

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The amount of sunlight.

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In a study measuring how different amounts of water affect plant height, what is the dependent variable?

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The height of the plant.

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Can the independent variable be anything we want it to be?

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Yes, the independent variable can be chosen based on the experiment's design.

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What does it mean when we say the dependent variable changes based on the independent variable?

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It means that the outcome or result of the experiment is influenced by the changes made to the independent variable.

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If Sophie earns $5 for every A she gets, what is the independent variable?

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The number of A's on her report card.

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If Bubbles' size changes based on the amount of food given, what is the dependent variable?

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Bubbles' size.

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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.