Log in manuel.amaya 5 years agoPosted 5 years ago. Direct link to manuel.amaya's post “I still don't get it what...” I still don't get it whats the difference between independent and dependent • (7 votes) avisarus 5 years agoPosted 5 years ago. Direct link to avisarus's post “The dependent variable is...” The dependent variable is supposed to DEPEND on the independent variable. You can also tell if it's the other way around. Does the temperature outside depend on how much water you drink? No, no it doesn't! Tip for the future, if it does seem to make sense both ways then you might have a junk design for your experiment. (23 votes) Theguywhoisbob 5 years agoPosted 5 years ago. Direct link to Theguywhoisbob's post “Can someone please help m...” Can someone please help me understand the basics because The video goes to fast and please vote this because i'm trying to get achevements I will like all of yours. • (8 votes) emhametz 5 years agoPosted 5 years ago. Direct link to emhametz's post “Assuming you're asking ab...” Assuming you're asking about independent and dependent variables. The independent variable is the variable being controlled in the problem, and the dependent variable is the variable that changes because of this control. For instance, if you were to be measuring the number of miles you drove in any number of hours at a constant speed, the controlled independent variable is the time in hours and the dependent variable is the distance you drove in miles. (6 votes) LearningFun 7 years agoPosted 7 years ago. Direct link to LearningFun's post “How come the world uses D...” How come the world uses Dependent and independent varible not only in math but in science to? Do they mean the same thing or what? • (4 votes) Ida Fan 7 years agoPosted 7 years ago. Direct link to Ida Fan's post “You're right! In both mat...” You're right! In both math and science, we need a word to describe a variable that changes as something else changes (dependent ) and a variable that does not change as a result of something else changing, and instead causes something else to change (independent). (10 votes) 21oovermiller 9 years agoPosted 9 years ago. Direct link to 21oovermiller's post “Which is the dependent va...” Which is the dependent variable? Is it the total or not? • (5 votes) Stefen 9 years agoPosted 9 years ago. Direct link to Stefen's post “The dependent variable is...” The dependent variable is the one that depends on the value of some other number. (8 votes) 25ad46 5 years agoPosted 5 years ago. Direct link to 25ad46's post “What is an indipendent va...” What is an indipendent varible • (6 votes) Ayva Dunn 4 years agoPosted 4 years ago. Direct link to Ayva Dunn's post “The independent variable ...” The independent variable is the variable that changes the dependent variable. So, say if you drink water from a large water bottle, the amount of liters you drink depends on how many times you drink from your water bottle. If you drink different amounts of water from the bottle, you will have a different amount of liters you drank (6 votes) firdousalsalihi 10 months agoPosted 10 months ago. Direct link to firdousalsalihi's post “For people who don't unde...” For people who don't understand: The Independent variable = what varies in the Question/Example. The Dependent variable = The effect the Independent variable has. Hope this helped :] • (7 votes) a a 6 years agoPosted 6 years ago. Direct link to a a's post “In a y=mx+b equation, whi...” In a y=mx+b equation, which one is dependent? • (6 votes) Lee, Eugene 5 years agoPosted 5 years ago. Direct link to Lee, Eugene's post “y is dependent and mx, b ...” y is dependent and mx, b are independent (2 votes) Dabstab 4 years agoPosted 4 years ago. Direct link to Dabstab's post “what if the problem has 4...” what if the problem has 4,000,000 variables?? • (1 vote) rishaan 6th grade 4 years agoPosted 4 years ago. Direct link to rishaan 6th grade's post “Dont worry you wont see a...” Dont worry you wont see a problem with 4,000,000 variables anytime soon (11 votes) Reggae 6 years agoPosted 6 years ago. Direct link to Reggae's post “I don't understand how yo...” I don't understand how you find out the dependent variable and the independent variable. P • (4 votes) Anthony Fritz 6 years agoPosted 6 years ago. Direct link to Anthony Fritz's post “The dependent variable is...” The dependent variable is usually graphed on the y-axis, and the independent variable is usually graphed on the x-axis. In addition, the value of the independent variable determines the value of the dependent variable and is used in experiments to test the value of the dependent variable. For example, if I were studying the influence of hours studied on the final grade received in a course, the number of hours (the input that changes the output) would be the independent variable and graphed on the x-axis, and the final grade received (the output of number of hours studied) would be the dependent variable and graphed on the y-axis. (3 votes) Kyla Geisha Camille Azuelo 5 years agoPosted 5 years ago. Direct link to Kyla Geisha Camille Azuelo's post “can u explain what is the...” can u explain what is the dependent and independent of this following variables? • (4 votes) David Severin 5 years agoPosted 5 years ago. Direct link to David Severin's post “You do not have a compari...” You do not have a comparison of two things, which you need to have a independent/dependent relationship. Any of these could be compared over time. (2 votes)Want to join the conversation?
If I do make a plot to show how much water I drink depending on what the temperature is outside. The # of cups of water is the dependent variable. This leaves the independent variable to be the temperature!
If, say, y = x+3, then the value y can have depends on what the value of x is.
Another way to put it is the dependent variable is the output value and the independent variable is the input value. So for y=x+3, when you input x=2, the output is y = 5.
1. the amount of nitrogen in the soil
2. the amount of phosphorus in the soil
3. the amount of rainfall
4. the amount of potassium in the ground
5. frequency of weeding
6. temperature
So if you have the amount of nitrogen in the soil over a given time period or rainfall per month over a year, or temperature from 4 am to 8 pm, these would all be the dependent variable with time as the independent variable.
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How do you memorize independent and dependent variables? ›
Also, I teach my students that the Independent Variable is usually the thing you are testing and the Dependent Variable is what you usually measure. I also tell them that the Independent variable is like the "cause" and the Dependent Variable is like the "effect".
What is an independent vs dependent variable examples with answers? ›Independent and Dependent Variable Examples
You want to compare brands of paper towels to see which holds the most liquid. The independent variable in your experiment would be the brand of paper towels. The dependent variable would be the amount of liquid absorbed by the paper towel.
The independent variable is the one the researcher intentionally changes or controls. The dependent variable is the factor that the research measures. It changes in response to the independent variable; in other words, it depends on it.
How do you answer independent and dependent variables in research? ›The dependent variable is sometimes called the “response,” the “symptoms”, or the “outcome”. The dependent variable is often the focus of the research study. Independent variables: Independent variables aren't affected by any other variables that the study measures.
What is the acronym to remember IV and DV? ›Introduced the mnemonic "Dairy Milk, Ice Cream" for the "dependent variable is measured, the independent variable is what you change" today. Most strong reaction was from year 12s who were like "ohhhh, I can finally remember that"!
What is a fun way to teach independent and dependent variables? ›Another activity that is simple and fun is to have students draw a line through their board to divide it in half. The top half can be the area in which they will write the independent variable and the bottom half can be for the dependent variable. For each example you read, have them write down both variables.
What are 2 common examples of independent variable? ›For example, gender identity, ethnicity, race, income, and education are all important subject variables that social researchers treat as independent variables.
How do you explain independent and dependent variables? ›Independent variables are what we expect will influence dependent variables. A dependent variable is what happens as a result of the independent variable.
How to identify the independent variable? ›It is a variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure. For example, someone's age might be an independent variable. Other factors (such as what they eat, how much they go to school, how much television they watch) aren't going to change a person's age.
Which variable is manipulated? ›The manipulated variable, also known as the independent variable, is the factor or condition that is purposely changed by the scientist. It is what is being tested, or the cause of a cause and effect relationship.
What are examples of independent Dependant and control variables? ›
Example: a car going down different surfaces. Independent variable: the surface of the slope rug, bubble wrap and wood. Dependent variable: the time it takes for the car to go down the slope. Controlled variable: the height of the slope, the car, the unit of time e.g. minutes and the length of the slope.
Is time a dependent variable? ›Time, for example, will always be an independent variable. Let's say you wanted to test how tall a tree would grow after eight months of treating it with a certain type of fertilizer. The height of the tree may change, and you can change the amount of fertilizer, but that will have no effect on the eight month period.
How do you show the relationship between independent and dependent variables? ›If y represents the dependent variable and x the independent variable, this relationship is described as the regression of y on x. The relationship can be represented by a simple equation called the regression equation.
What is an example of two independent variables and one dependent variable? ›The classic example is taken from geography. The dependent variable is height (above sea-level). The two independent variables are latitude and longitude.
What are examples of research independent and dependent variables? ›| Research Topic | Independent Variable | Dependent Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Plants grow faster in warmer temperatures. | Temperature | Plant Growth |
| To what extent does traffic affect a person's mood? | Traffic | Mood |
| People walk slower after drinking coffee. | Drinking Coffee | Walking Speed |
The dependent variable is the one that depends on the value of some other number. If, say, y = x+3, then the value y can have depends on what the value of x is. Another way to put it is the dependent variable is the output value and the independent variable is the input value.
How to remember IV DV CV? ›For example, if an experimenter wanted to find out whether time spent studying improves exam results, the IV would be time spent studying and the DV would be exam results. TIP: If it helps, remember that 'the IV is something I change' and the 'DV depends on the IV. '
How to explain independent and dependent variables to kids? ›An independent variable is something changed on purpose in an experiment. A dependent variable in an experiment is a variable that changes depending on how the independent variable is changed. A control variable in an experiment is something that stays constant throughout the experiment.