Controls and Variables
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11th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an independent variable?
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent variable?
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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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are control variables?
Back
Control variables are the factors that are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In an experiment testing paper airplanes, what is the independent variable?
Back
The type of paper airplane.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In a plant growth experiment, what is the independent variable when using different fertilizers?
Back
The type of fertilizer used.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of controls in an experiment?
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Controls are used to ensure that the experiment is fair and that the results are valid by keeping certain conditions constant.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to have a fair test in an experiment?
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A fair test means that only the independent variable is changed while all other variables are kept constant.
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