Identifying Variables

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The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

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In an experiment on plants with different liquids (water, apple juice, milk), what is the independent variable?

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Water, apple juice, milk

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What is the dependent variable (effect) in this experiment? "Does eating breakfast improve test score?"

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the grade you got on the test

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What is the independent variable (cause) in this experiment? "Which type of medium (soil or sand) is best for plant growth?"

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type of medium (soil or sand)

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What is the dependent variable (effect) in this experiment? "Do tall people jump further than short people?"

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how far the person jumps

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What is the independent variable (cause) in this experiment? "Which type of metal, copper or aluminum, conducts heat faster?"

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types of metal

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What is the independent variable in Janet's experiment on coffee and productivity?

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Having coffee or not

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A factor or condition that is kept the same is called the

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control variable

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Identify the independent variable:
A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car.

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The different tire treads

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Identify the dependent variable:
A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car.

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The distance the car took to brake