Chapter 1, Problem 63A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The independent variable and the dependent variable are to be identified.

Concept Introduction : The experiment when constructed usually deals with variables or factors that change.

Answer to Problem 63A

Based on the project title, the independent variable is temperature and the dependent variable is the height of the basketball bounce.

Explanation of Solution

The independent variable is the one that can be modified during an experiment. It is also called a manipulated variable.

A dependent variable is measured during an experiment. It is also called a responding variable.

An independent variable keeps changing during an experiment whereas the dependent variable changes according to the independent variable.

According to the definitions, the temperature will be the independent variable while the basketball bouncing height will be the dependent variable.

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The factors that should be kept constant during the experiment are to be named.

Concept Introduction : The experiment when constructed usually deals with variables or factors that change.

Answer to Problem 63A

The factors that can be kept constant during the experiment are the size of the basketball, forces carried out throughout the experiment and the height of the basketball traveled.

Explanation of Solution

The independent variable is the one that can be modified during an experiment. It is also called a manipulated variable.

A dependent variable is measured during an experiment. It is also called a responding variable.

An independent variable keeps changing during an experiment whereas the dependent variable changes according to the independent variable.

The factors that can be kept constant during the experiment are the size of the basketball, forces carried out throughout the experiment and the height of the basketball traveled.