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Scientifically, independent refers to the direct opposite of dependant.

The dependant variable is varied deliberately and systematically by the experimenter, and the summary of the independent variables form the results of the experiment.

Example: Experiment to determine tensile strength of lumber.

Method: Add 10kg weights to sample lumber and observe results (dependant variable is number of 10 kg weights)

Results: 1...2...3...4...5...6CRASH

'CRASH' = Independent variable, proving tensile strength > 60kg (dependant variable)

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Dependent variables and independent variables refer to values that change in relationship to each other. The dependentvariables are those that are observed to change in response to the independent variables. The independent variables are those that are deliberately manipulated to invoke a change in the dependent variables. In short, "if x is given, then yoccurs", where x represents the independent variables and y represents the dependent variables.

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