McCarson Iv vs Dv

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the outcome or effect that is measured in an experiment. It depends on the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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The 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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In an experiment, if you change the amount of sunlight a plant receives, what is the independent variable?

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The amount of sunlight.

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In an experiment, if you measure how tall a plant grows based on different amounts of water, what is the dependent variable?

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The height of the plant.

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What is the relationship between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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If you are testing how different temperatures affect the rate of a chemical reaction, what is the independent variable?

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The temperature.

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If you are studying how study time affects test scores, what is the dependent variable?

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The test scores.

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What is an example of a dependent variable in a study about exercise and weight loss?

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The amount of weight lost.

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In a study about the effect of different fertilizers on plant growth, what is the independent variable?

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The type of fertilizer used.

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What does it mean to control variables in an experiment?

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Controlling variables means keeping all other factors constant except for the independent variable to ensure a fair test.