Question

homer notices that his shower is covered in a strange green slime. his friend barney tells him that coconut juice will get rid of the green slime. homer decides to check this out by spraying half of the shower with coconut juice. he sprays the other half of the shower with water. after 3 days of \treatment\ there is no change in the appearance of the green slime on either side of the shower. identify the: 1. independent variable: 2. dependent variable: 3. what is a hypothesis homer can write about his observation? if then because

Explanation:

Step1: Define independent variable

The factor that is changed or manipulated is the independent variable. Here, the substance used for spraying (coconut juice or water) is manipulated.

Step2: Define dependent variable

The factor that is measured or observed as a result of the change in the independent variable is the dependent variable. Here, it is the appearance of the green - slime.

Step3: Formulate hypothesis

A hypothesis is an educated guess. Based on the claim that coconut juice will get rid of the green slime, a hypothesis can be formed.

Answer:

1. The substance used for spraying (coconut juice or water)
2. The appearance of the green slime
3. If the shower is sprayed with coconut juice, then the green slime will disappear because coconut juice is supposed to get rid of the green slime.