Question

Identify the variables in this hypothesis.

If an object's mass is increased, then the object's acceleration will decrease, because the object will be more resistant to change in motion.

The independent variable is _____

mass
acceleration
motion


The dependent variable is _____

mass
acceleration
motion

Answer 1

Independent variables in hypothesis are the values that can be changed or controlled. Independent variable is the "input" which is modified by the model to change the "output. In our hypothesis the independent variable is mass. The dependent variable is accelartion, because its value depends on the other (independent) variable.