Science Variables

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Biology, Chemistry, Other Sciences
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a variable in a scientific experiment?
Back
A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an independent variable?
Back
The independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent variable?
Back
The dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in the experiment; it responds to changes in the independent variable.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a constant in an experiment?
Back
A constant is a factor that remains the same throughout the experiment to ensure that the test results are valid.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a control group?
Back
A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does changing the independent variable affect the dependent variable?
Back
Changing the independent variable can cause changes in the dependent variable, which is what the experiment is measuring.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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