Dependent and Independent Variables

In the Elephant experiment with Mythbusters, what was the independent variable?

Mouse

dependent variable

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

Date

Dependent variable

Independent Variables

Difference between the experimental groups

In the dimpled car experiment what was the independent variable

Dimples or not

y-axis on a graph

dependent variable is graphed on this side

In the mythbusters experiment about the elephant, what was the dependent variable?

elephants' reaction to the mouse.

x -axis on a graph

independent variable is graphed on this side

In the dimpled car experiment what was the dependent variable

Gas mileage

independent variable

The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.

Science

is repeatable

The number of independent variables in an experiment

one