Something that changes in an
experiment.
One thing that the experimenter changes on
purpose.
Ex. temperature of water
Something that changes as a result of the independent variable (often what is measured).
Ex. How long it takes for an M&M to dissolve.
Tomato plants grown with music have more tomatoes. Independent variable? Dependent variable? Independent variable? Dependent variable? Independent variable? Dependent variable? Something kept the same on purpose.
Ex. the type of plate used
Independent variable? Dependent variable? Possible controlled/constant variable? Hamsters raised on a taco diet have less heart disease than hamsters raised on Purina Hamster Chow. Independent variable? Dependent variable? Possible controlled/constant variable? Independent variable? Dependent variable? Possible controlled/constant variable? Independent variable? Dependent variable? Possible controlled/constant variable? Independent variable? Dependent variable? Possible controlled/constant variable?