Independent Variable

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to make your favorite pasta dish taste just right, but you keep adjusting the amount of salt to get it perfect. This process is similar to manipulating an independent variable in an experiment, where you change one factor to observe its effect on the outcome. In this analogy, the amount of salt you add is like the independent variable, as it is the element you control to see how it influences the final taste of your pasta, much like a researcher adjusts variables to see their impact on results.