Learning objective

Recognize the distinction between independent and dependent variables.

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Exam focus

Cambridge IGCSE StatisticsBivariate distributions

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Quick explanation

This point belongs to Bivariate distributions, especially Bivariate distributions outcomes.
You need to be able to recognize the distinction between independent and dependent variables.
The key ideas to know are Identify and Explain.
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Key concepts

IdentifyExplain

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This objective helps connect Bivariate distributions outcomes to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Bivariate distributions.

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Paper 1Statistical Techniques2 marks

Description

The student varies the amount of water given to identical plants and measures their height after two weeks.

a
Identify the independent variable in this investigation.
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b
Identify the dependent variable in this investigation.
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