Nature of Science and Experimental Design Flashcards
1
Q
What is an independent variable?
A
the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment
2
Q
What is a dependent variable?
A
what happens as a result of the independent variable
3
Q
What is a control?
A
a group in the experiment which a variable is not being tested
4
Q
What is a constant?
A
The factors that do not change during the experiment.
5
Q
What is the purpose of a control group?
A
to create a benchmark to compare the experimental results to.
