Independent/Dependent Variables

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What is the independent variable in a study on how different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car?

Back

Different tire treads

Front

What is the dependent variable in a study on how different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car?

Back

Braking distance

Front

What is a constant variable in the study of how different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car?

Back

Speed of the car

Front

What is the independent variable in the relationship where the height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive?

Back

Amount of water

Front

What is the dependent variable in the relationship where the height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive?

Back

Bean plant height

Front

What is a constant variable in an experiment determining how the amount of coffee grounds affects the taste of coffee?

Back

Amount of water

Front

What is the independent variable in the statement: "The higher the temperature of the air in the oven, the faster a cake will bake."?

Back

Oven temperature

Front

What is the dependent variable in the relationship: The higher the temperature of the air in the oven, the faster a cake will bake?

Back

Time to bake a cake

Front

What is the independent variable in the statement: "Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons."?

Back

Amount of water

Front

What is the dependent variable in the experiment where lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons?

Back

Number of lemons