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Define independent variable

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The independent variable is a factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to determine its effect on the dependent variable

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Define dependent variable.

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The dependent variable is measured to determine if the change or manipulation of the independent variable had any effect

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Define control variable

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A controlled variable is one that is kept constant throughout an experiment

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