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A dependant variable is a term used in science to identify the response that is measured in an experiment. When a researcher conducts an experiment, he is interested in the outcome, defined as the dependent variable.

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The dependent variable is your y variable on the y-axis

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A variable (often denoted by y) whose value depends on that of another.

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What is the dependant variable in sciences?

The dependant variable is what is tested in an experiment.


What does the independent variable affect when it is changed?

The independent variable sometimes changes the dependant variable, because it is dependant on the other variable. Sometimes the independent variable doesn't change the dependant variable, in which case there is no causation between the two variables.


What variable is effected by the independent variable?

Dependant variable


What is a manipulated variable called?

A dependant variable.


Is a paper cup a dependent variable?

A dependant variable is one that is dependant on something else, e.g if I change the temperature (the independant variable) the rate of reaction increases(the dependant variable). A paper cup is not a variable as it doesn't change in value - it is equipment


Is a manipulative variable the same as an independent variable?

Yup, a manipulative variable is the variable a scientist deliberately changes. This is also called an independent variable.


What is another name for the dependant variable?

the 'y' variable


Variables that do not change in a experiment?

the dependant variable


Is an independent variable the factor that is changed in an experiment?

no, a dependant variable is.


Is egg independent variable?

An independent variable is something you CAN change, like the power on a Bunsen burner etc etc. An egg is neither an dependant variable or dependant variable. SO the answer to your question is no.


What factor that is manipulated in an experiment to change the dependant variable is the what?

the independent variable


Independent and dependent variable?

Math: Independent variable is what you change. Dependent variable is what you measure.