IDENTIFYING INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLES. DIRECTIONS For the following statements create a hypothesis, then identify the IV and DV. EX—Blondes.

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IDENTIFYING INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLES

DIRECTIONS For the following statements create a hypothesis, then identify the IV and DV. EX—Blondes have more fun. Hypothesis: Changing people’s hair color to blonde will increase the amount of fun that they have. IV: Hair ColorDV: Fun

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