Independent and Dependent Variables 6th Grade

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What does 'independent variable' mean?

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An independent variable is an amount that can stand on its own and is manipulated in an experiment.

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What does 'dependent variable' mean?

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A dependent variable is an amount that depends on another amount, often measured in an experiment.

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In the equation m = 8p, what is the independent variable?

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p = number of pizzas delivered.

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In the equation m = 8p, what is the dependent variable?

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m = money (dollars) earned.

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What is the relationship between independent and dependent variables?

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

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If I drink a lot of water, then I will have to go to the bathroom. What is the independent variable?

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Independent variable: Amount of water consumed.

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If I drink a lot of water, then I will have to go to the bathroom. What is the dependent variable?

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Dependent variable: Frequency of bathroom visits.

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Write the equation for the relationship where y is half of x.

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In a table where Bubbles is the dependent variable, what does that mean?

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It means that Bubbles' value depends on the independent variable.

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What is an example of an independent variable in a science experiment?

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The amount of sunlight a plant receives.