Question

Alexander can earn money for the cans he recycles. Which of the following statements describes the variables in this situation correctly? The number of cans recycled is the independent variable because it affects the amount of money earned. The number of cans recycled is the dependent variable because it affects the amount of money earned. The amount of money earned is the independent variable because it affects the number of cans recycled. The amount of money earned is the dependent variable because it affects the number of cans recycled.

Answer 1

Answer:

Independent variables are those that does not depend and change with  other entities, While dependent variables change with the change in other entities. In an experiment, the dependent variable is measured. This is also called the outcome variable. Here the outcome is money.

Here, the following statements describes the variables:

• The number of cans recycled is the independent variable because it affects the amount of money earned. Cans are independent variable.

• The amount of money earned is the dependent variable because it affects the number of cans recycled. Money is dependent variable.

Answer 2

A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types. An experiment usually has three kinds of variables: independent, dependent, and controlled. The independent variable is the one that is changed by the scientist.