Question

in an experiment to determine if different types of fertilizer affect plant growth, which would be the independent variable? a. the amount of water given to each plant. b. the height of the plants. c. the type of fertilizer. d. the type of soil used.

Explanation:

In an experiment, the independent variable is the factor that is deliberately changed to observe its effect on another variable. Here, different types of fertilizer are being tested to see their impact on plant - related factors. So, the type of fertilizer is what the experimenter is manipulating.

Answer:

C. The type of fertilizer