Independent + Dependent Variables

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What is an independent variable?

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The independent variable is what you change in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is what you measure in an experiment.

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On which axis is the dependent variable plotted on a graph?

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The dependent variable is plotted on the Y Axis.

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On which axis is the independent variable plotted on a graph?

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The independent variable is plotted on the X Axis.

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What is the purpose of a graph in scientific experiments?

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A graph visually represents the relationship between two variables.

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In the experiment, if you change the amount of sunlight a plant receives, what is the independent variable?

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The amount of sunlight.

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If you are measuring how tall a plant grows based on different amounts of water, what is the dependent variable?

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The height of the plant.

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What does it mean to control variables in an experiment?

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Controlling variables means keeping certain factors constant to ensure a fair test.

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If you want to test how different temperatures affect the solubility of sugar, what is the independent variable?

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The temperature.

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What is a hypothesis in the context of an experiment?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.