Types of Variables

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What is a manipulated/independent variable?

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A variable being tested in an experiment.

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How many manipulated/independent variables should be in an experiment?

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One

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What is a responding/dependent variable?

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A variable that changes depending on another variable.

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How many responding/dependent variables should be in an experiment?

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One

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constant (controlled variable)

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Variables that are kept the same in an experiment.

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How many constants should be in an experiment?

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Many

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What is the manipulated (independent) variable in a study on tire treads affecting braking distance?

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Tire tread

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The height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive. What is the responding(dependent) variable?

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Height of plants

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What is the independent variable in the statement: "The higher the temperature of the air in the oven, the faster a cake will bake."?

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Temperature of the oven

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Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons. What is the dependent variable?

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Amount of lemons produced