Question

Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable.An agricultural scientist wants to determine the effect of fertilizer type on the yield of tomatoes. The scientist surveys tomato growers in the area who use thetypes of fertilizer under consideration

Answer 1

The dependent variable is the one that is the output of a function, its value is tied to the value of another variable. The independent variable is the input of a function, its value will determine the value of the dependent one. In this case, the independent variable is the "Type of Fertilizer" and the dependent one is the "Yield of tomato". This is because the type of fertilizer will influence the yield of tomatoes, a better fertilizer will yield more tomatoes.