Independent and dependent variable
Athletes who do not get enough sleep the night before will not run as fast the next day
Independent variable : amount of sleep Dependent variable : how fast they run
People who are exposed to asbestos have a greater incidence of mesothelioma
Independent variable : asbestos exposure Dependent variable : # having mesothelioma
Hikers who wear light weight boots can hike more house that hikers who wear heavy boots
Independent variable : boots Dependent variable : # miles hiked
At risk children who attend head start get better grades in reading in second grade
Independent variable : head start Dependent variable : grades
Children who take asthma medication have fewer asthma attacks
Independent variable : medicine Dependent variable : # asthma attacks
Knee replacement patients who participate in physical therapy can climb stairs three days after surgery
Independent variable : patients attend physical therapy Dependent variable : how fast recovery
People who smoke cigarettes have a higher incidence of lung cancer
Independent variable : smoking Dependent variable : lung cancer
Hot water dissolves more sugar than cold water
Independent variable : temperature of water Dependent variable : amount sugar dissolved
Puppies that are given vitamins gain more weight
Independent variable : vitamins Dependent variables : weight
Sunflowers that get more water grow over six feet tall
Independent variable : water Dependent variable : height of sunflower
Plants that get regular watering grow taller
Independent variable : water Dependent variable : plants growth.
If I study my Cornell notes 3 times a week then I will score higher on my socrative quizzes.
Independent: amount of time spent studying Dependent: Score on socrative quiz