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Independent and Dependent Variables

Independent and Dependent Variables

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Science

6th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

A variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

A factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In an experiment, what does the independent variable help determine?

Back

It helps to determine the cause-and-effect relationship in the study.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If you are testing how different temperatures affect the rate of a chemical reaction, what is the independent variable?

Back

The temperature.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If you are studying how the amount of sleep affects test scores, what is the independent variable?

Back

The amount of sleep.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the dependent variable in an experiment?

Back

It shows the outcome or effect that results from changes in the independent variable.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a student measures how far a ball bounces after being dropped from different heights, what is the dependent variable?

Back

The height of the bounce.

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