Independent/Dependent 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
Front
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.
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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a control variable?
Back
Control variables are the factors that are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the question 'Will a person fall asleep faster if they listen to music?', what is the independent variable?
Back
The independent variable is 'listening to music'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the question 'Will a person fall asleep faster if they listen to music?', what is the dependent variable?
Back
The dependent variable is 'time to fall asleep'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of control variables in an experiment?
Back
Control variables are used to ensure that the experiment is fair and that the results are due to the independent variable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In the experiment 'Does eating breakfast improve test scores?', what is the independent variable?
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The independent variable is 'eating breakfast or not'.
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