Independent and Dependent Variable Worksheet
Many students struggle when learning about the independent and dependent variable. When teaching them the independent and dependent variable I try to simplify the two terms to be as simple as possible but still allow students to apply the definitions to an actual scientific experiment or scenario.
The independent variable can be defined as the variable that is manipulated. It is what the experimenter is adding to the experimental group. To simplify the independent variable for students I use the single word (changed) for the definition.
The dependent variable can be defined as the responding variable. The depend variable can be simplified for students by mentioning that the dependent variable is the variable that is measured or counted.
To help my students get plenty of practice with this concept I have created a simple independent and dependent variable worksheet that gives them some practice applying the independent and dependent variable to actual experiments.
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