Variables

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Variables are ________ that can change and influence the outcomes of an experiment or study.

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factors

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What are independent variables (IV)?

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Variables that the researcher deliberately changes or manipulates.

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What do we call the changes that occur in science?

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variables

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Controlling variables ________ of the independent variable.

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helps researchers isolate the effects.

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A bakery is experimenting with various oven temperatures to determine their impact on the final texture of bread. What is the controlled variable (CV) in this experiment?

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C) Same type of bread.

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What is a dependent variable (DV)?

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Variables that are measured as a result of changes in the independent variable.

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Define a controlled variable.

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A variable that is kept constant to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

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Why is it important to control variables in an experiment?

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To isolate the effects of the independent variable and ensure valid results.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are manipulated, while dependent variables are measured.

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Give an example of a variable in a scientific experiment.

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Temperature, time, or concentration can all be variables.