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Dependent variable

  • ATI TEAS
  • Science: Scientific Reasoning
  • Multiple choice
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Which measurement is the dependent variable?

  1. Number of band turns✗ Incorrect

    The turn count is selected by the student.

  2. Distance traveled by the flag✓ Correct

    Distance is the response recorded for each setup.

  3. Type of cardboard tube✗ Incorrect

    The tubes are matched across the setups.

  4. Surface used for the flag✗ Incorrect

    The same surface is used throughout.

Answer

B. Distance traveled by the flag

Rationale

Flag travel is the outcome observed after the turn count is changed. The measured response is the dependent variable.

RememberIdentify the chosen difference, the observed response, and the conditions kept consistent.

Sources

  • United States U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · Page 21

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