Experimental Design Review

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The one variable you change and test in an experiment to see if it has an effect

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Independent variable (manipulated variable)

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The variables that are kept the same for ALL subjects and samples in an experiment

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Controlled variables (constants)

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The subjects or samples that do not receive the experimental treatment in a study and are used for comparison

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Control group

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The variable you measure in an experiment to determine how much of an effect was caused.

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Dependent variable (responding variable)

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Which variable is placed on the x-axis?

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Independent variable (manipulated variable)

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Which variable is placed on the y-axis?

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Dependent variable (responding variable)

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What is the independent variable in the research study: "The effect of sunscreen chemicals on the health of staghorn coral"?

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Sunscreen chemicals

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What is the dependent variable in the research study: "The effect of light color on the growth of spinach plants"?

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Growth of spinach plants

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Controlled variable in a study on the effect of different amounts of light on moss growth.

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Amount water or moisture