Types of Variables

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What is a dependent variable?

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A variable that changes depending on another variable.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A variable that is kept the same in an experiment.

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What is an independent variable?

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A variable being tested in an experiment.

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How many independent variables should be in an experiment?

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One

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How many dependent variables should be in an experiment?

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One

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How many controlled variables should be in an experiment?

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Unlimited

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In the StudyJams video, what was the independent variable?

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The colors of the feeders.

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In the StudyJams video, what was one of the controlled variables?

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The amount of food in the feeders.

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In the StudyJams video, what was the dependent variable?

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The amount of food the hummingbirds ate.

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The scientific method is only used in science class to conduct experiments.

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False.