Identify the DEPENDENT and INDEPENDENT VARIABLE in each statement.
1. A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car.
2. The time it takes to run a mile depends on the person’s running speed.
3. The height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive.
4. The higher the temperature of the air in the oven, the faster a cake will bake.
5. Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons.
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Answer:
1.
DV - braking distance of a car
IV - different tire treads
2.
DV - the time it takes to run a mile
IV - person’s running speed
3.
DV - height of bean plants
IV - amount of water
4.
DV - the time of baking a cake
IV - temperature of the air in the oven
5.
DV - more lemons
IV - amount of water
Explanation:
Dependent variable - the outcome of the manipulation
Independent variable - causes or is the reason for an outcome