UNDERSTANDING DEPENDENT

& INDEPENDENT VARIABLES

...label your notes please

INDEPENDENT VARIABLE

In an experiment that which is supposed to be manipulated by

you. The variable manipulated by the

experimenter.

Does the color of a plastic bag affect it’s strength?

Does the amount of sunlight affect the height of a plant?

How quickly does ice melt at different temperatures

‘Wrapping’ Gleevec Drug to Fight Cancer

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070501115127.htm

DEPENDENT VARIABLE

In an experiment that which is supposed to be changed by

the independent.

...It depends on the independent variable

What was the dependent variable?

What was the dependent variable?

Dependent Variable?

‘Wrapping’ Gleevec Drug to Fight Cancer

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070501115127.htm

On a simple X-Y coordinate line graph the independent variable is always on

the X-axis. 

DATA ANALYSIS

Get Ready to Chew Chiclets!.... Other brands of gum may be used in your class. Students that have had fillings replaced in the last hour should not chew gum. Students that have taken any sort of medication in the last 5 seconds should seriously consider the consequences of chewing gum. Chewing gum has been linked to the demise of certain individuals.