Variables

Question 1

Define a dependent variable.

Answer 1

A dependent variable is a variable that is measured in the experiment as we believe it is dependent on our independent variable.

Question 2

Define a controlled variable.

Answer 2

A controlled variable is a variable that is artificially held constant so that it does not affect our readings for the dependent variable.

Question 3

Define a continuous variable.

Answer 3

A continuous variable is a variable that can take any value between its maximum and minimum values.

Question 4

Define a discrete variable.

Answer 4

A discrete variable is a variable that can only take certain values between its maximum and minimum values.

Question 5

Define a categoric variable.

Answer 5

A categoric variable is a variable that can be sorted into categories.

Question 6

Define an ordered variable.

Answer 6

An ordered variable is a variable that is both categoric able to be placed in order.

Question 7

Define an independent variable.

Answer 7

An independent variable is a variable that is changed or controlled by whoever conducts the experiment.