Varibale Flashcards
types (6 cards)
1
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What is Variable
A
Any factor that can affect the outcome of experiment
2
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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
3
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what is dependent variable
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the variables dependent on independent variable. It is the effect
4
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what is controlled variable
A
Variable that remains unchanged or constant throughout an experiment
4
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Importance of controlled variable
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- Focuses on a single factor
- Establishing a clear relationship
- Preventing Confusion
5
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Things to be considered about variables
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- there must be one independent and 1 dependent variable
- variable other than independent or dependent must be controlled
- 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