This months activity for the science club is to measure the temperature of the water at different depths in Lake Washington. The club found that the temperature of the water varied. Identify the dependent and the independent variables
The dependent variable in this scenario is the temperature of the water at different depths in Lake Washington. This is the variable that is being measured and is expected to change based on the independent variable.
The independent variable in this scenario is the depth of the water in Lake Washington. This variable is manipulated or controlled by the scientists to determine its effect on the dependent variable, which is the temperature of the water.