Procedures: Fair Test Review

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What is an Independent Variable (I.V.)?

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The one thing that is changing in the investigation.

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What is a Dependent Variable (D.V.)?

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What happened as a result of the experiment.

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What is a fair test?

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A test where all constants are kept the same.

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In an experiment, what do we measure?

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The Dependent Variable (D.V.).

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What is the purpose of a fair test?

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To ensure that the results are valid and reliable.

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What is a constant in an experiment?

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A factor that does not change during the experiment.

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Why is it important to have a control group?

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To compare the results with the experimental group.

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What does it mean to 'measure' in an experiment?

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To collect data on the Dependent Variable.

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What is the role of the Independent Variable in an experiment?

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It is the factor that is changed to test its effect.

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How can we ensure our test is fair?

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By keeping all other variables constant.