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: The '''independent variable''' in an [[experiment]] is plotted on the [[x-axis]] of a [[graph]]. | : The '''independent variable''' in an [[experiment]] is plotted on the [[x-axis]] of a [[graph]]. | ||
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| + | ===About the Independent Variable=== | ||
| + | : The '''independent variable''' is changed in order to see the effect on a [[Dependent Variable|dependent variable]]. | ||
| + | : The '''independent variable''' in an [[experiment]] is usually plotted on the [[x-axis]] of a [[graph]]. | ||
Revision as of 09:07, 21 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The independent variable in an experiment is what you choose to change in order to test a hypothesis.
About the Independent Variable
- The independent variable is changed in order to see the effect on a dependent variable.
- The independent variable in an experiment is plotted on the x-axis of a graph.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The independent variable in an experiment is the variable which is deliberately changed to test a hypothesis.
About the Independent Variable
- The independent variable is changed in order to see the effect on a dependent variable.
- The independent variable in an experiment is usually plotted on the x-axis of a graph.