What is an independent variable?
Independent and Dependent Variables

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent variable?
Back
A dependent variable is a variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, and it is affected by changes in the independent variable.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In the context of an experiment, what does it mean for an independent variable to 'cause' a change?
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It means that changes in the independent variable directly influence or result in changes in the dependent variable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the independent variable in the following scenario: The height of a plant is measured based on the amount of sunlight it receives.
Back
The amount of sunlight the plant receives.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the dependent variable in the following scenario: The height of a plant is measured based on the amount of sunlight it receives.
Back
The height of the plant.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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True or False: The dependent variable is what you change in an experiment.
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False. The dependent variable is what you measure, while the independent variable is what you change.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between independent and dependent variables in a scientific experiment?
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The independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.
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