Environmental Design

Question 1

Independent Variable

Answer 1

The variable the scientist decides. The manipulated variable. “The cause”

Question 2

Dependent Variable

Answer 2

The variable measured during the experiment. “The effect”

Question 3

Controlled Variable

Answer 3

The set of variables that are held constant for all groups. Things that should be set, so the experiment is fair.

Question 4

Control Groups

Answer 4

The normal situation. Used for comparing the independent variable’s effect on the dependent variable.

Question 5

Environmental Groups

Answer 5

specific variations of your independent variable.

Question 6

Variable

Answer 6

Something that can be changed, and measured.