Graphing Concept Flashcard

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What are equal intervals?

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Equal intervals are consistent differences between values in a set. For example, in the set 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, each number increases by 5.

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What is the independent variable (IV) in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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In an experiment about sleep and test scores, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the amount of sleep.

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What is a suitable title for a graph comparing different types of trees?

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A comparison of the number of trees for 5 different types of trees.

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What is the independent variable in an investigation about temperature and sugar dissolving?

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The independent variable is the temperature.

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Define dependent variable (DV).

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A control is a standard against which the results of an experiment can be compared, ensuring that the test is fair.

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What is the purpose of constants in an experiment?

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Constants are conditions that are kept the same throughout an experiment to ensure that the test is valid.

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How do you identify the independent variable in a study?

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The independent variable is identified as the one that is manipulated or changed by the researcher.

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What is the relationship between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is what you change, while the dependent variable is what you measure in response.