Variables Review

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The part of the experiment that changes in response to the treatment manipulated by the scientist.

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dependent variable

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Also known as the manipulated variable. This variable is the:

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independent variable

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Things that are kept the same in the experiment. This variable is the:

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controlled variable

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There can only be one of this type of variable in an experiment in order to know what caused the results. This variable is the: independent variable, dependent variable, controlled variable

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independent variable

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Also known as the responding variable. This variable is the:

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dependent variable

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This variable causes a response or has an effect on another variable in the experiment.

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independent variable

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There should be many of this type of variable in an experiment.

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controlled variable

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The measured results of the experiment. This variable is the:

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dependent variable

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What is the independent variable in the scenario where Mrs Long’s class is deciding which type of soil (sandy, clay, or composed of dead organic material) will allow their plants to grow tallest?

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type of soil

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What is the dependent variable when deciding which type of soil allows plants to grow tallest?

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plant height