Independent and Dependent Variables

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an independent variable?
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An independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent variable?
Back
A dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the experiment, what is the independent variable if we are testing how sunlight affects plant growth?
Back
Sunlight is the independent variable.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the experiment, what is the dependent variable if we are testing how sunlight affects plant growth?
Back
Plant growth is the dependent variable.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does increasing the amount of water given to a plant affect its growth? What is the independent variable?
Back
The independent variable is the amount of water given to the plant.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does increasing the amount of water given to a plant affect its growth? What is the dependent variable?
Back
The dependent variable is the growth of the plant.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a student studies more hours, how does it affect their test scores? What is the independent variable?
Back
The independent variable is the number of hours studied.
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