Question

Which is the independent and dependent variable in Jenny's experiment to determine if a new brand name washing detergent is better than her old detergent?

Options:
A) Independent variable: the new washing detergent; Dependent variable: the cleanliness of the t-shirts
B) Independent variable: the old washing detergent; Dependent variable: the cleanliness of the t-shirts
C) Independent variable: the number of dirty t-shirts; Dependent variable: the effectiveness of the washing detergents
D) Independent variable: the cleanliness of the t-shirts; Dependent variable: the type of washing detergent used

Answer 1

In Jenny's experiment, the independent variable is the type of washing detergent used, while the dependent variable is the cleanliness of the t-shirts.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Jenny's experiment to determine if a new brand name washing detergent is better than her old detergent, the independent variable is the type of washing detergent used.

This is the variable that Jenny is manipulating and controlling. The dependent variable is the cleanliness of the t-shirts. This is the variable that Jenny is measuring to see the effect of the independent variable.