Independent and Dependent Variables

Cliff Notes
I. Definitions
  • Independent Variable: the variable that is being tested in an experiment.  It can be changed and/or controlled by the experimenter.  Goes on x-axis
  • Dependent Variable: the variable that is being measured or observed in an experiment.  It cannot be changed or controlled beforehand, just observed.  Goes on y-axis

Independent and Dependent Variables



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Independent and Dependent Variables Practice - Worksheet with practice on IV and DV 
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Mr. Adato,
Aug 21, 2010, 5:10 PM
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