Bellringer Independent and Dependent Variables
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent variable?
Back
An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent variable?
Back
A dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, depending on the independent variable.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a walkathon, if the amount of money raised depends on the distance walked, what is the independent variable?
Back
The independent variable is the distance walked.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a boiling egg experiment, if the time taken to boil depends on the temperature of the water, what is the dependent variable?
Back
The dependent variable is the amount of time it takes for the egg to boil.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: The independent variable is graphed on the y-axis.
Back
False. The independent variable is graphed on the x-axis.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean when we say a variable is dependent?
Back
It means that the variable's value is influenced by changes in another variable.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of an independent variable in a plant growth experiment.
Back
The amount of sunlight the plants receive.
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