experimental variables Flashcards

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variables

A

A variable is any
factor, characteristics or condition that occurs in different
amounts

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manipulated variable

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The manipulated variable also known
as the independent variable.
is the variable that the researcher
change to see how it will affect the other
variable being examined.
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the responding variable (dependent variable)

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The dependent variable is the
item that responds to the change
of the
independent variable. The
dependent variable
depends/changes when the
independent variable is
changed.
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controlled variable

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The controlled variables are
quantities/items that you want
to remain

constant, and must observe
them as carefully as the
dependent variables.

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