6 Questions
Which variable is the factor being tested in the experiment?
Independent variable
What is the role of the dependent variable in an experiment?
It is the response
What is the difference between the independent and dependent variables?
The independent variable is the factor being tested, while the dependent variable is the response
Which variable is manipulated by the experimenter in an experiment?
Independent variable
What is the role of the dependent variable in an experiment?
To measure the response
What happens to the independent variable in an experiment?
It is manipulated
Study Notes
Experiment Variables
- The independent variable is the factor being tested in the experiment, and it is manipulated by the experimenter.
- The role of the dependent variable is to measure the effect of the independent variable, and its value changes in response to the independent variable.
- The main difference between the independent and dependent variables is that the independent variable is the cause, and the dependent variable is the effect.
- The independent variable is deliberately changed or manipulated by the experimenter to observe its impact on the dependent variable.
- The dependent variable, on the other hand, is not directly manipulated, but its response to the independent variable is measured and recorded.
Test your knowledge of independent and dependent variables in scientific experiments with this quiz. Learn the difference between these crucial factors and how they impact the outcome of an experiment.
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