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During an investigation, Sam observes the number of hummingbirds that come to his large bird feeder at different times of day. He fills the feeder to the top the first day and counts the number of birds at 6 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. over ten days. What are the independent and dependent variables in Sam’s investigation?

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Answer:

The independent variable in this question is the time of day the feeders are observed and the dependent variable is the number of humming birds.

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of humming birds DEPENDS on the time of day the feeders are filled

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