Experiments Flashcards
1
Q
What is a dependent variable?
A
The variable which we measure for every change in the independent variable
2
Q
What is an independent variable?
A
The variable changed by the investigator
3
Q
What is the control variable?
A
Variables we keep the same throughout the investigation
4
Q
What is the use of the control variable?
A
To help establish the relationship between variables by ensuring that other variables don’t affect the results
5
Q
Give 3 benefits of using a control in an experiment
A
- Maintains consistency
- Prevent distortion of the results
- Isolates effects
