The independent variable in this investigation is A. Ice cubes added. The independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable, which in this case would be the change in temperature of the water.
A student adds different amounts of ice to four samples of water and records the change in temperature after 30 minutes. What is the independent variable in this investigation?
A. Ice cubes added
B. Initial temperature
C. Final temperature
D. Amount of time
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