Part B. Identify the independent and dependent variable in each experiment. Hint: If you're having trouble identifying the independent and dependent variable, here are a few ways to tell them apart. First, remember the dependent variable depends on the independent variable. It helps to write out the variables as an if-then or cause-and-effect sentence that shows the independent variable causes an effect on the dependent variable. If you mix up the variables, the sentence won't make sense. Example: If you change the color of light (independent variable), then it affects plant growth (dependent variable). Switching the variables makes no sense: Example: If plant growth rate changes, then it affects the color of light. 6. 2 points A sports medicine researcher has been hired by Delicious Drinks Company to test the effects of its sports drink on athletic performance. The company wants to claim that when an athlete consumes the sports drink, their performance will improve. Independent Variable: Dependent Variable: 7. 2 points Bigger Burger restaurant chain wants to know if the color of the interior of their restaurants will affect how fast people eat. (Of course, they would prefer that consumers enter and exit quickly to increase sales volume and profit!) Independent Variable: Dependent Variable: 8. 2 points Professor Garcia is doing a study to see if the amount of television a person watches is related to their age. Independent Variable: Dependent Variable: 9. 2 points Password (to show your CC attendance)