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The independent variable, if there is one, is usually plotted on the x-axis, not the y-axis. So the question is based on false premises. The practice of putting the dependent variable on the vertical, y-axis is just a matter of convention. There is no mathematical justification for it.
The independent variable.
the dependent variable changes with the independent variable. the independent variable only changes when changed by the experimenter. Time is usually an independent variable.
An independent variable is a factor that doesn't rely on anything, unlike the dependent variable (which relies on the independent variable). The most common independent variable is time.
An independent variable is one which does not rely on another variable for its value. For example, in the slope intercept form: y = 2x + 3 The x is the independent variable and the y is the dependent variable. The x can be set to anything, therefore it is independent. The value of y is dependent on x for its value.
it has something to with mathematical graphs
You may be referring to an independent variable, which is a quantity in a mathematical expression whose value does not depend upon variations in other quantities in that mathematical expression. For example, in the expression y=2x the variable y depends on the value of x and so is not independent, while in the expression z=x+y the variable z is dependent, but the variables x and y are both independent.
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I hope this helps you out a lot. If you are asking what a dependent variable is, here is your answer: A dependent variable is a variable which would be the output of the experiment. The value of the dependent variable depends on the value of the independent variable. If you are asking what a dependent variable does, here is your answer: A dependent variable shows you the output of the experiment. It shows you the independent variable's function. If you have learned that in Math, you should understand. Source(s): I'm a Science and Math whiz.
Any form of numerical measurement can be a dependent variable (or an independent one).
If there is an independent variable and a tangible dependent variable in it then it can be tested. A general form of a hypothesis would be: If the (independent variable) (verb)s, then the (dependent variable) will (verb). If it follows this format, it can be tested
The independent variable.
The independent variable, if there is one, is usually plotted on the x-axis, not the y-axis. So the question is based on false premises. The practice of putting the dependent variable on the vertical, y-axis is just a matter of convention. There is no mathematical justification for it.
Independent, it is in the name, more variables are: dependant variable- the one you keep the same control variable- mearsuring variable
Changes in the independent variable are independent of changes in any other variable,
The independent variable.
the dependent variable changes with the independent variable. the independent variable only changes when changed by the experimenter. Time is usually an independent variable.