What is an independent variable?
Independent and Dependent Variables

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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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What is a dependent variable?
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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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In the experiment, 'How does the amount of sunlight affect plant growth?', what is the independent variable?
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The amount of sunlight.
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In the experiment, 'How does the amount of water affect the height of a plant?', what is the dependent variable?
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The height of the plant.
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What is the purpose of identifying independent and dependent variables in an experiment?
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To understand the relationship between the variables and how changes in one affect the other.
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If you are testing how different fertilizers affect plant growth, what is the independent variable?
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The type of fertilizer used.
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If you are measuring how far a car travels based on the amount of fuel used, what is the dependent variable?
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The distance traveled by the car.
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