Independent vs Dependent

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is a variable whose value is manipulated or changed in an experiment to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is a variable whose value depends on the changes made to the independent variable.

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In the equation m = d, which variable is dependent?

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m (the amount of money Sarah will raise) is the dependent variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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In the equation t = s, which variable is independent?

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s (the number of students) is the independent variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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True or False: The independent variable changes based on the dependent variable.

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False.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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What does it mean when we say 'the amount of donuts to order depends on the number of students'?

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It means the amount of donuts is the dependent variable, as it changes based on the number of students.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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If your test score depends on the time you spend studying, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the time spent studying.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is the relationship between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated to see how it affects the dependent variable.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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Give an example of an independent variable in a scientific experiment.

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The amount of sunlight a plant receives is an independent variable.

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Give an example of a dependent variable in a scientific experiment.

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The growth of the plant is a dependent variable, as it depends on the amount of sunlight.