Independent and Dependent Variables

What is the independent variable in an experiment studying the effect of sunlight on plant growth?

• Amount of Sunlight

• Plant Height

• Water Temperature

• Fish Behavior

In an experiment on how temperature affects fish activity, what is the dependent variable?

• Fish Behavior

• Water Temperature

• Amount of Sunlight

• Time Spent Studying

Which of the following is an example of an independent variable?

• Time Spent Studying

• Test Scores

• Plant Height

• Fish Behavior

What do you measure in an experiment to determine the effect of the independent variable?

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Control Variable

• Constant Variable

In the context of experiments, why is the independent variable called 'independent'?

• Because its value is not affected by other variables

• Because it depends on the dependent variable

• Because it is always constant

• Because it is the outcome of the experiment

What is an independent variable?

What is a dependent variable?

What is an example of an independent variable?

What is an example of a dependent variable?