Science Variables
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Biology, Chemistry, Other Sciences
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6th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a variable in a scientific experiment?
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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an independent variable?
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The independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent variable?
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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in the experiment; it responds to changes in the independent variable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a control variable?
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Control variables are the factors that are kept constant to ensure that the results of an experiment are due to the independent variable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?
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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you identify the dependent variable in an experiment?
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The dependent variable is identified by looking for what is being measured or tested in response to changes in the independent variable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?
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The independent variable is manipulated by the researcher, while the dependent variable is measured to see how it is affected by changes in the independent variable.
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