Independent Dependent Variables Math

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is a 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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A dependent variable is a variable that depends on other factors; it is what you measure in the experiment.

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

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x is 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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If the number of hours studied increases, what happens to the test score?

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The test score is the dependent variable that may increase as the independent variable (hours studied) increases.

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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.

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In a graph, which axis typically represents the independent variable?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable.

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In a graph, which axis typically represents the dependent variable?

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The y-axis represents the dependent variable.

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If you increase the amount of sunlight a plant receives, what is the independent variable?

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The amount of sunlight is the independent variable.

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If you increase the amount of sunlight a plant receives, what is the dependent variable?

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The growth of the plant is the dependent variable.