Independent and Dependent Variables

Cliff Notes

I. Definitions

    • Independent Variable: the variable that is being tested in an experiment. It can be changed and/or controlled by the experimenter. Goes on x-axis

    • Dependent Variable: the variable that is being measured or observed in an experiment. It cannot be changed or controlled beforehand, just observed. Goes on y-axis

Independent and Dependent Variables

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Independent and Dependent Variables Practice - Worksheet with practice on IV and DV