What is the variable to be measured or observed in an experiment?
Variable of Interest, Confounding Var., Controlling Var.

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Dependent variable (also known as response variable or variable of interest).
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What is the term for the variable that is intentionally manipulated in an experiment?
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Independent variable.
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What are control variables in an experiment?
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Variables that are kept constant to eliminate their effect on the outcome.
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Why is it important to control variables in an experiment?
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To eliminate confounding variables and increase internal validity.
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What is a confounding variable?
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A variable that influences both the dependent variable and independent variable, leading to a false association.
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Give an example of a control variable in a plant growth experiment.
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Soil type, amount of water, temperature.
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What is the variable of interest in an experiment about plant growth?
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Height of the plants.
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