Unit one variables Flashcards
(10 cards)
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Variables
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Something that can be measured and can change
2
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Independent variable
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Something you choose, the manipulated variable valid experiments only have one
3
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Dependent variable
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Depends on the independent variable, the variable measured during the experiment valid experiments usually only have one
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Control variable
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Set variables that are held constant throughout the experiment the more control variables the more valid the experiment
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Control groups
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Used to see comparisons in the experiment
6
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On a graph, the independent variable is on the
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X-axis
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On a graph, the dependent is on the
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Y axis
8
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In data tables, the independent variable is on the
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Left
9
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In data tables, the independent variable is on the
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Right
10
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Is the group column a variable?
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No
