IV DV practice 2024

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What is the independent variable (IV)?

Back

The independent variable is the one you change in an experiment.

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What is the dependent variable (DV)?

Back

The dependent variable is the one you measure in an experiment.

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In an experiment, if you change the temperature of water to see how it affects the time it takes to boil an egg, what is the IV?

Back

Different temperature used for boiling.

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If you want to see if changing a cat's food affects the number of hairballs, what is the DV?

Back

Amount of hairballs.

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What does it mean if a variable is independent?

Back

It means that the variable is manipulated or changed by the experimenter.

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What does it mean if a variable is dependent?

Back

It means that the variable is observed and measured to see how it is affected by the independent variable.

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In an experiment testing different types of balls for bounce height, what is the IV?

Back

Type of ball.

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What is an example of an independent variable in a study about plant growth?

Back

The amount of sunlight the plants receive.

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What is an example of a dependent variable in a study about plant growth?

Back

The height of the plants.

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If you are testing how different fertilizers affect plant growth, what is the IV?

Back

Type of fertilizer used.