Difference between independent variable and dependent variable

independent variable is the variable that is changed, controlled in a scientific experiment to test the effects on the dependent variable. So a independent variable doesn’t depend on anything, but a dependent depends on the independent variable to function.

An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test the effects on the dependent variable. A dependent variable is the variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment. ... Remember, the values of both variables may change in an experiment and are recorded

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the level of progesterone is low at the pre-ovulatory phase of the cycle but it gradually increases and the levels are high at the luteal phase. if pregnancy occurs, the level of progesterone will be high throughout the pregnancy.

if egg is fertilized and the mother gets pregnant, progesterone starts preparing the uterus for the implantation. it starts building up the lining of uterus and make it hostile of the period of pregnancy.