Question

identify the independent and dependent variables in the experiment below: a student is investigating how the amount of sunlight affects the growth of a plant. they place three plants in different locations: one in full partial sunlight, and one in complete darkness. they measure the height of each plant after two weeks. independent variable: type of plant; dependent variable: height of the plant independent variable: height of the plant; dependent variable: amount of sunlight independent variable: time; dependent variable: growth of the plant independent variable: amount of sunlight; dependent variable: height of the plant

Explanation:

The independent variable is what the experimenter changes or manipulates. Here, the student changes the amount of sunlight the plants receive. The dependent variable is what is measured and is affected by the independent variable. The height of the plant is measured and is affected by the amount of sunlight, so it is the dependent variable.

Answer:

Independent variable: Amount of sunlight; Dependent variable: Height of the plant