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what is a variable

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something that can be changed in a study

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what is a independent variable

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the researcher changes (manipulate)

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what is dependent variable

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the researcher measures

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what is a extraneous variable

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a factor that can affect the outcome of an experiment that the researcher cannot control

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what is a co-variable

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something that changes in relation to another variable.

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