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