Independent/Dependent Notecards

Example of Independent and Dependent Variable #3

A scientist studies how many days people can eat soup until they get sick. The independent variable is the number of days of consuming soup. The dependent variable is the onset of illness

Example of Independent and Dependent Variable #1

A scientist studies the impact of a drug on cancer. The independent variable is the administration of the drug. The dependent variable is the impact the drug has on cancer.

Example of Independent and Dependent Variable #4

A scientist studies the impact of how long it takes to eat a cheeseburger. The independent variable is the time it takes to eat the cheeseburger. The dependent variable the cheeseburger.

Example of Independent and Dependent Variable #2

A scientist studies the impact of withholding affection on rats. The independent variable is the affection. The dependent variable is the reaction of the rats.

Variable

It could be anything, it is the thing that is different or changed. It is being tested.

Control

It is the "normal" or the subject that isn't being tested. It is the thing being compared to the variable.

Independent Variable

a mathematical variable of a variable that is independent

Dependent Variable

a variable's value determined by the amount of variables