The variables for Part I of this experiment include whether or not the car hits the barrier and the distance that the washers travel. Use the drop-down menus to identify the independent and dependent variables.

Question

The independent variable, the one that is intentionally manipulated, is
.



The dependent variable, the one that you measure the response in, is
.

Answer 1

Independent variable: whether or not the car hits the barrier

Dependent variable: distance that the washers travel