What is an Independent Variable?
Independent, Dependent, and Controlled Variables

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The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment.
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What is a Dependent Variable?
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The variable that is measured in an experiment.
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What is a Controlled Variable?
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Factors that are kept constant to ensure a fair test.
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In an experiment, what does the Independent Variable affect?
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The Dependent Variable.
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What is the purpose of a Controlled Variable?
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To ensure that the experiment tests only the effect of the Independent Variable.
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Example of an Independent Variable in a plant growth experiment?
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The amount of sunlight the plants receive.
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Example of a Dependent Variable in a paper helicopter experiment?
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The amount of time it takes for the helicopter to hit the ground.
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