Independent and Dependent Variables

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The variable that is measured.

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Dependent Variable

Front

The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment.

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Independent Variable

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Indy set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

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Mass of the ball

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Does the flavor of ice cream effect how fast the ice cream melts?

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independent

Front

Does the type of shoe worn during a 30 meter dash affect the speed of the runner?

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dependent

Front

Does the type of rope effect how fast the rope burns? What is the independent variable?

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type of rope

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How does increasing the slope of a ramp affect how far a marble travels?

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independent

Front

How does the speed of a sword blade increase damage to a bone?

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dependent

Front

Does the density of poison gas in a trap increase the damage to the lungs?

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dependent

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A person’s teeth will be whitened quicker if they use charcoal with their toothpaste. Is this an independent or dependent variable?

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independent