VARIABLES Flashcards

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what is your independent variable?

A

the variable that is going to change

e. g
- length of a string
- size of potato

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what is your control variable?

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the variable that will not change

e. g
- the weight of a person
- volume of water

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what is your dependent variable?

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what you measure (depends on your independent variable)

e. g
- the change in mass of a potato
- the time it takes for something to happen

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