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in a experiment, the factor that is deliberately manipulated
An independent variable is the variable that changes and the dependant variables are the variables that don't change. So that would mean that the independent variable is typically the variable being manipulated or changed and the dependent variable is the observed result of the independent variable being manipulated.
An independent variable is a variable in an experiment that is changed to test a hypothesis. The dependent variable relies on the change of the independent variable to change itself.
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∙ 9y agoAs an example, consider an experiment to find out how the amount of sugar that can dissolve in a cup of water depends on the temperature:
Bring a cup of water to 30C, and gradually add sugar while stirring, until a little is left that won't dissolve. Repeat for 40C, 50C, etc. The amount of sugar dissolved is called the dependent variable, since it depends on the temperature of the water. The temperature is called the independent variable because it doesn't depend on anything ... you decide what it will be.
By convention, the independent variable - which you control - is plotted on the horizontal, or x-axis. The dependent variable - which you measure - is plotted on the vertical, or y-axis.
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What is the manipulating variable the dependent variable or the independent variable?
The independent variable.
What is the diffrence between dependent variable and independent variable?
the dependent variable changes with the independent variable. the independent variable only changes when changed by the experimenter. Time is usually an independent variable.
What is an independent variable in math?
An independent variable is a factor that doesn't rely on anything, unlike the dependent variable (which relies on the independent variable). The most common independent variable is time.
Which variable is independent and which variable is dependent?
and independent variable is bigger than a dependent variable
Definition of independent variable and dependat variable?
The independent variable is the variable which you change. It is not changed by any outside factors and so is independent of them.The dependent variable is the variable which is changed by the independent variable changing and which you measure. It is dependent on another variable.
What is the manipulating variable the dependent variable or the independent variable?
The independent variable.
Independent and independent variable in sentence?
Changes in the independent variable are independent of changes in any other variable,
What is the test variable (independent variable) in the experiment?
The independent variable.
What is the diffrence between dependent variable and independent variable?
the dependent variable changes with the independent variable. the independent variable only changes when changed by the experimenter. Time is usually an independent variable.
What is the dependent and independent in a experiment?
The independent variable of an experiment is the variable that you change, and the dependent variable is the result of the independent variable.
Does the independent or dependent variable change?
The Independent variable is the one you control. The dependent variable is controlled by the Independent Variable.
Independent and dependent variable?
Math: Independent variable is what you change. Dependent variable is what you measure.
What is an independent variable in math?
An independent variable is a factor that doesn't rely on anything, unlike the dependent variable (which relies on the independent variable). The most common independent variable is time.
What is a Factor that is deliberately changed in a experiment?
the anwer is a variable( the thng that will change over time in the experiment
What the differences between the independent variable and dependent variable?
An independent variable is a variable which stands independent and is unaffected by other variables. A dependent variable is a variable which is a response to the independent variable, and is usually the factor that is being tested in an experiment.
Which variable is independent and which variable is dependent?
and independent variable is bigger than a dependent variable
Definition of independent variable and dependat variable?
The independent variable is the variable which you change. It is not changed by any outside factors and so is independent of them.The dependent variable is the variable which is changed by the independent variable changing and which you measure. It is dependent on another variable.
