Back to Basics Review Flashcards

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Independent Variable

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The variable that is changed or controlled by the scientist in an experiment to test the effects on the dependent variable.

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Dependent Variable

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The variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment.

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Control Variables

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The variables that are kept constant to accurately test the impact of an independent variable.

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Graphing Variables

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In graphing, the independent variable is placed on the x-axis, and the dependent variable is placed on the y-axis.

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Mass

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically in kilograms or grams.

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Volume

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The amount of space that a substance or object occupies, typically measured in liters or cubic meters.

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Density

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The mass of a substance per unit volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter or kilograms per cubic meter.