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Dependent and independent variables

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Question 1
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What is the difference between an \(\textbf{independent}\) variable and a \(\textbf{dependent}\) variable?
A.
The independent variable is always \(x\); the dependent variable is always \(y\)
B.
The independent variable is the input; the dependent variable changes as a result
C.
The independent variable is always larger than the dependent variable
D.
There is no difference — both names refer to the same thing
The independent variable is the input; the dependent variable changes as a result

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