IV DV Practice

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What is an Independent Variable?

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The one variable that the scientist can change in an experiment.

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What is a Dependent Variable?

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The variable that is measured by the scientist in an experiment.

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What is a Control Variable?

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The factors that must stay the same to make the experiment fair.

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What does it mean to measure a variable?

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To quantify or observe a variable in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis by manipulating variables and observing the effects.

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How does temperature affect elasticity?

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Higher temperatures generally increase elasticity, while lower temperatures decrease it.

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What is an example of an Independent Variable in an exercise experiment?

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The type of exercise performed.

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What is an example of a Dependent Variable in an exercise experiment?

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The heart rate of the participant.

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Why is it important to have control variables?

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To ensure that the results are due to the independent variable and not other factors.

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What is the relationship between Independent and Dependent Variables?

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