Controls and Variables

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an independent variable?
Back
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?
Back
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
Front
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.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
7.
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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