What is a variable?
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A variable is a factor or condition that can change in an experiment.
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What is an independent variable?
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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect.
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What is a dependent variable?
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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment.
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What is a responding variable?
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The responding variable is another term for the dependent variable, which is what we are observing or measuring.
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What is a controlled variable?
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A controlled variable is a factor that is kept constant to ensure a fair test.
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In an experiment, what does it mean to manipulate a variable?
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To manipulate a variable means to change it intentionally to see how it affects the outcome.
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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?
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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
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