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What role do variables play in scientific inquiry?
What role do variables play in scientific inquiry?
- They are irrelevant in scientific investigations
- They are factors that are manipulated or measured in an experiment (correct)
- They are constants that do not change in an experiment
- They are only relevant in social sciences, not natural sciences
In a scientific experiment, what is the purpose of manipulating variables?
In a scientific experiment, what is the purpose of manipulating variables?
- To avoid any changes in the experiment
- To keep the experiment consistent
- To test the effect of the manipulated variables on the outcome (correct)
- To make the experiment more complex
Why is it important to identify and control variables in a scientific investigation?
Why is it important to identify and control variables in a scientific investigation?
- To complicate the analysis of the experiment
- To ensure that any observed effects are due to the manipulated variables (correct)
- To limit the scope of the investigation
- To make the experiment more unpredictable
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What role do variables play in scientific inquiry? In a scientific experiment, what is the purpose of manipulating variables? Why is it important to identify and control variables in a scientific investigation?
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Test your understanding of scientific inquiry skills by taking this quiz on variables. Explore the role of variables in scientific inquiry, the purpose of manipulating variables in experiments, and the importance of identifying and controlling variables in scientific investigations. Sharpen your knowledge and critical thinking skills in the scientific method.
