Independent and Dependent Variables

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the 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 the variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, responding to changes in the independent variable.

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In a graph, which axis represents the independent variable?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable.

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In a graph, which axis represents the dependent variable?

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The y-axis represents the dependent variable.

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If you change 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 measure how tall a plant grows based on sunlight, what is the dependent variable?

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The height of the plant is the dependent variable.

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In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'x' represent?

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'x' represents the independent variable.

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In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'y' represent?

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'y' represents the dependent variable.

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If a student studies for different amounts of time and takes a test, what is the independent variable?

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The amount of time studied is the independent variable.

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If a student studies for different amounts of time and takes a test, what is the dependent variable?

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The test score is the dependent variable.