Dependent and Independent Variables

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the outcome or effect that is measured in an experiment. It changes in response to the independent variable.

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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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In the statement 'Wait time, w, and number of people in line to get on a ride, p', what is the dependent variable?

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Dependent variable: w

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In the statement 'The profit, p, and the number of candy bars sold, c', what is the dependent variable?

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Dependent variable: p

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In the statement 'Wait time, w, and number of people in line to get on a ride, p', what is the independent variable?

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Independent variable: p

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In the statement 'The number of minutes spent talking on the phone, m, and the amount of a cell phone bill, a', what is the dependent variable?

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Dependent variable: a

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In the statement 'Surface area of walls in a room, a, and the amount of paint used, p', what is the independent variable?

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Independent variable: a

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How do you identify the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is identified by looking for the outcome that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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How do you identify the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is identified by determining what factor is being changed or manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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Give an example of a dependent variable in a study about plant growth.

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An example of a dependent variable in a study about plant growth could be the height of the plants.