Scientific Method and Variables

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This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison:
Options: control group, Independent variable, dependent variable

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control group

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What is the independent variable in Steve's experiment on sunflower growth?

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Type of fertilizer

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What is the dependent variable in Steve's experiment on sunflower growth?

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Size of sunflower

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What would be the control group in Gerald's experiment to find out how quickly he can melt a stick of butter using a hair dryer with 4 different heat settings? Options: Hottest Setting, Lowest Setting, No Heat, Middle Setting

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No Heat

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What is the control group in Justin's experiment to find a better tissue than Kleenex?

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Kleenex

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What is the dependent variable when testing if an iPhone breaks when dropped from different heights?

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If they broke

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What is the independent variable in the experiment where iPhones are dropped from different heights to see if they break?

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Drop height

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What is the independent variable in Stacy's measurement of the speed of 5 birds around her house?

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Type of Bird

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What is the dependent variable when measuring the speed of 5 birds?

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Speed of Bird

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What is the dependent variable when testing if the temperature of the oven affects the softness or hardness of cookies?

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Hardness of cookie