Understanding Scientific Variables

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Scientific Variable

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A factor that can change in an experiment

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Independent Variable

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The variable that I or the scientist changed or controlled

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Dependent Variable

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The variable being tested and measured the result

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Control Variable

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Variables kept constant to ensure a fair test

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Experimental Group

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Group where the independent variable is applied

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Control Group

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Group where the independent variable is not applied- Used as a comparison

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Constants

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Items that remain the same in the experiment