Varibale Flashcards

types (6 cards)

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What is Variable

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Any factor that can affect the outcome of experiment

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what is independent variable

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The factor or condition that can be directly manipulated. It is the cause

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what is dependent variable

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the variables dependent on independent variable. It is the effect

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what is controlled variable

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Variable that remains unchanged or constant throughout an experiment

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Importance of controlled variable

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  1. Focuses on a single factor
  2. Establishing a clear relationship
  3. Preventing Confusion
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Things to be considered about variables

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  1. there must be one independent and 1 dependent variable
  2. variable other than independent or dependent must be controlled
  3. independent variable is the cause and its value is independent in other variables
    4.dependent variable is the effect and its value depends on change in the independent variable
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