2006-09-06 14:05:54 · 4 answers · asked by razcue_497azra 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
the two previous answers are very good
I might add that the independent variable is usually the controllable variable (whether as a test, or in a production process, or whatever)
a very simple example might be measuring the pressure in a pressure cooker on the stove
the independent variable would be the position of the knob (high, medium, low, etc)
the dependent variables would be a CONSEQUENCE of that, dependent on the independant variable setting
temperature and pressure would be dependent variables in this case, and would change with each knob setting
2006-09-06 14:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an independent variable is controlled by the person performing the experiment. the dependent variable is dependent on the effects of the independent variable.
2006-09-06 14:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by sangreal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the independent variable is the one that is unchanging (like time) and the dependent variable depends on the independent one (like, distance driven in respect to time)
2006-09-06 14:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by <3 Kaitlyn* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
r u still in skul if sooo kool i thynk that everyone else already answered wut i wuz so im just earnin 2 points at my middle skul in science we r learnin thys 4 expieraments but we wont b doin ne cuz sumone stole tennis balls frum my science teacher lol but if u get to ur lucki i realli lyk science nd stuff xxx
2006-09-07 13:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋