Question

what is the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable and how does the independent and dependent variables relate to a graph

Answer 1

The independent variable is the cause. Its value is independent of other variables in your study. The dependent variable is the effect. Its value depends on changes in the independent variable.

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Answer 2

Remember, the values of both variables may change in an experiment and are recorded. The difference is that the value of the independent variable is controlled by the experimenter, while the value of the dependent variable only changes in response to the independent variable

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