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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Identify the independent and dependent variables. Dave is conducting an experiment to see how many inches of rainfall occurs each month of the year. A. Independent: inches of rainfall Dependent: month of the year B. Independent: location of the rain Dependent: number of days of the month C. Independent: month of the year Dependent: inches of rainfall D. Independent: days in the month Dependent: temperature of rain

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@DanJS

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This would need to go under science, but I will help you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no it wouldnt its math dependant and independant

OpenStudy (anonymous):

variables

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But it is an experimental question meaning science. trust me.... Variables aren't always for math.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

whatever

OpenStudy (anonymous):

...

OpenStudy (danjs):

what variable depends on the other to get its value

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it c

OpenStudy (danjs):

month of the year is chosen , the amount of rainfall follows

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No, it is not c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh a

OpenStudy (danjs):

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OpenStudy (danjs):

Rain is a function of the month

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it

OpenStudy (danjs):

rain is dependent on the month

OpenStudy (danjs):

month - independent rain - dependent

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so d

OpenStudy (danjs):

you were right all along, with the C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

dun dun duuuuun

OpenStudy (danjs):

independent variable is on the X axis, dependent variable on the Y axis

OpenStudy (danjs):

Rain is a function of the month R(M) =

OpenStudy (danjs):

if you get stuck, draw a graph, he chooses the months of the year, and measures the rainfall x axis will be months y axis will be rainfall

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