Scientific Variables & Graphing Review

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The Independent Variable goes on the ___ axis

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x

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In your experiment, the thing you measure is called the...

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dependent

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Which variable is the data that you measure and record in the lab?

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dependent

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Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

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To know what is causing the changes

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How does the amount of sunlight each tomato plant gets, affect the number of tomatoes that grow on them? The amount of sunlight is the...

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independent variable

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What is the Dependent Variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment.

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What is the Independent Variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment.

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What is a Controlled Variable?

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Variables that are kept constant to ensure a fair test.

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What is the purpose of a graph in scientific experiments?

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To visually represent data and show relationships between variables.

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What type of graph is best for showing changes over time?

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Line graph.