Scientific Variables

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In an experiment, a variable is...

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Something that is changed.

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In an experiment, the constant, or control, is...

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Something that does not change.

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In your experiment, the factor that you measure is called the...

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dependent variable

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In an experiment, the factor that is changed is called the...

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independent variable

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Definition of a constant or a control in a scientific experiment.

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All the factors that stay the same in an experiment.

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Why is it important to only change the independent variable in an experiment?

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To keep the experiment fair.

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What is the independent variable in Steve's experiment to see if the type of fertilizer affects sunflower growth?

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Type of fertilizer

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In Steve's experiment to find out which type of fertilizer makes sunflowers grow larger, what is the dependent variable?

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Size of sunflower

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An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid, water, apple juice and gatorade. Each plant has the same amount of sunlight, soil and listens to the same music. What is the independent variable?

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the type of liquid

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An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid, water, apple juice and gatorade. Each plant has the same amount of sunlight, soil and listens to the same music. What is the control?

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Amount of sunlight, soil and music.