Scientific Variables

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In your experiment, the thing you measure is called the...

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dependent

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In an experiment, the variable you change is called the...

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independent

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These variables keep the experiment fair by keeping things the same...

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control

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The dependent variable is also called the...

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responding

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When writing a hypothesis, which variable is the IF?

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independent

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In a hypothesis, which variable is the THEN?

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dependent

Front

Which variable is the data that you measure and record in the lab?

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dependent

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True or False: a test may have more than one independent variable

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false

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What is the independent variable in Diego's study on how drinking milk affects Dora's growth?

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Drinking milk.

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What is the dependent variable in the scenario: Does the distance Manny kicks the soccer ball affect how well he tests in math?

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How well Manny does on his math test.