Variables in science

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What are the variables that are kept the same in an experiment?

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Constants

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What is the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent Variable

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In the statement 'Plants grow best in colored light', what is the independent variable?

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Colored Light

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What is the variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher in an experiment?

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Independent Variable

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What is another term for dependent variable?

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Responding Variable

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is tested and measured in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of constants in an experiment?

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To ensure that the results are accurate by keeping certain variables unchanged.

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How do independent and dependent variables relate to each other?

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The independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A variable that is kept constant to prevent it from affecting the outcome of the experiment.