Experimental Design

Front

The variable that is changed in an experiment.

Back

independent

Front

The variable on the x-axis of a graph

Back

independent

Front

Things you keep the same in an experiment

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constants

Front

What is the dependent variable in Sam's experiment to see if feeding his dog MaxPro will make it swim faster than the regular dog food?

Back

Swimming speed

Front

What is the independent variable in Erin's experiment with corn plants?

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Nitrogen infused soil

Front

What is the dependent variable in Erin's experiment with corn plants?

Back

The height of the plants

Front

What part of Erin's experiment was incorrect? (Corn plants in different soil types, one outside, one in bathroom)

Back

She does not keep everything constant

Front

This is the variable that is measured in an experiment.

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dependent

Front

This is used for comparison in an experiment

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control

Front

This variable goes on the y-axis on a graph

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dependent