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, depending on the independent variable.

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In the equation m = 12h, identify the independent variable.

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h (hours) is the independent variable.

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In the equation m = 12h, identify the dependent variable.

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m (money earned) is the dependent variable.

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If Sarah walks 5 miles and raises $50, what is the relationship between distance walked and money raised?

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The amount of money raised (dependent variable) depends on the distance walked (independent variable).

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In the context of a walkathon, what does the independent variable represent?

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The independent variable represents the distance Sarah walks.

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In the context of a walkathon, what does the dependent variable represent?

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The dependent variable represents the amount of money Sarah raises.

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If the number of treats brought to class depends on the number of students, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the number of students.

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If the number of treats brought to class depends on the number of students, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the number of treats.

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What is the label for the independent variable in a scenario where boxes sold affects money collected?

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The independent variable is 'Boxes Sold'.