What is a variable in science?
Variables in science

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.
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What is the dependent variable?
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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which changes in response to the independent variable.
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What is the independent variable?
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The independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable.
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What is another term for the independent variable?
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Manipulated variable.
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What is a qualitative observation?
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A qualitative observation is a description that does not involve numbers or measurements, focusing instead on characteristics or qualities.
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What is a quantitative observation?
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A quantitative observation is a measurement that involves numbers and can be quantified.
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What is a controlled variable?
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A controlled variable is a factor that is kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.
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