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Experimental Design and Variables
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Experimental Design and Variables

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What is an Independent Variable?

  • A group that does not receive treatment.
  • A variable whose value depends on that of another.
  • An experiment that receives the variable being tested.
  • A variable whose variation does not depend on that of another. (correct)
  • What is a Dependent Variable?

    A variable whose value depends on that of another.

    What is a Control Group?

    The group in an experiment or study that does not receive treatment by the researchers, used as a benchmark.

    What is an Experimental Group?

    <p>An experiment that receives the variable being tested.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Hypothesis?

    <p>A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Variables in Experiments

    • Independent Variable: A factor that is manipulated in an experiment; its variation is not influenced by other variables.
    • Dependent Variable: A factor that is measured in response to changes in the independent variable; its value depends on the manipulations made.

    Experimental Design

    • Control Group: The baseline group in studies that does not receive the treatment or intervention; used for comparison to evaluate the effect of the independent variable.
    • Experimental Group: The group in a study that receives the treatment or intervention being tested; allows researchers to observe the effects of the independent variable.

    Research Foundations

    • Hypothesis: A testable prediction or educated guess based on limited evidence; serves as a starting point for scientific investigation and experimentation.

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    Explore the fundamental concepts of experimental design and the roles of independent and dependent variables. This quiz covers definitions and functions of control and experimental groups, as well as the formulation of hypotheses in scientific research. Test your understanding and strengthen your research skills.

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