Independent Variable: Type of fertilizer usedDependent Variable: Size of apples harvestedControlled Variables: These are things kept the same (like the type of apple tree, amount of water, sunlight, time of growth, etc.)Purpose of the Experiment:To determine which fertilizer leads to better or larger apple growth.Why is this important?Farmers and agricultural scientists can use this information to choose the most effective fertilizer to increase crop yield and fruit size.