Question

part 1 directions: identify the independent and dependent variables in the following statements.

1. the more time people spend using social media, the less they read books.

independent variable:
dependent variable:

1. drinking energy drinks makes people more aggressive.

independent variable:
dependent variable:

1. taking a nap in the afternoon makes people more focused for the rest of the day.

independent variable:
dependent variable:

1. spending time with a family dog decreases the amount of stress someone is feeling.

independent variable:
dependent variable:

1. eating breakfast in the morning increases the ability to learn in school.

independent variable:
dependent variable:

Explanation:

1)

The independent variable is the one that is manipulated or assumed to cause a change, here it's time spent on social media. The dependent variable is the one that changes in response, which is book reading time (or amount of book reading).

The independent variable is the factor being tested (drinking energy drinks), and the dependent variable is the outcome (level of aggressiveness) that depends on it.

The independent variable is the action of taking an afternoon nap, and the dependent variable is the resulting focus level for the rest of the day.

Answer:

Independent Variable: Time spent using social media
Dependent Variable: Amount of book reading

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