Question

A lab is done using different metals and the density of the metals are recorded in a data table. What is the independent variable in the lab?

Answer 1

Answer:   The independent variable is the type of metal being used.

{Note:  The "dependent variable" is the "measured density" that corresponds to each of the metals."}.

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Explanation:

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The "independent variable", which is plotted on the "x-axis" (horizontal axis), is the variable that can be "controlled/manipulated".  In this case, this would be the type of metal chosen.

The "dependent variable" , which is plotted on the "y-axis" (vertical axis) is the "obtained value/measurement/result" (that "cannot be controlled/manipulated").

In this case, the "density", which is the "measured value" that corresponds to the selected "meal", is the "dependent variable".

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