Independent and Dependent Variable

Front

What is the definition of an independent variable?

Back

The one that is changed by the scientist.

Front

What effect does high temperature have on radish germination increase? Which is the independent variable?

Back

high temperature

Front

What effect does studying with music have on students test scores? What is the dependent variable?

Back

students test scores

Front

What effect does smiling have on a teacher giving homework? What is the independent variable?

Back

her smiling

Front

What effect does the light have on plant growth? What is the dependent variable?

Back

plant growth

Front

What effect does the light have on plant growth? What is the dependent variable?

Back

plant growth

Front

Spending time with a cat or dog decreases the amount of stress someone is feeling and allows them to perform better on tests. What is the dependent variable?

Back

Test grades

Front

Eating breakfast in the morning increases the ability to learn in school. What is the independent variable?

Back

Eating breakfast

Front

What is the dependent variable in the study where one group completed a stress management training program and another group did not participate?

Back

Number of sick days taken