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Variables in Scientific Experiments

The document defines three key terms used in experiments: the independent variable is the condition that is intentionally changed, the dependent variable is the factor that is measured and depends on the independent variable, and controlled variables are factors kept constant and unchanging during the experiment. An example experiment measures how temperature (independent variable) affects solubility (dependent variable), keeping variables like the water source, container size and mixing time (controlled variables) the same.

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Variables in Scientific Experiments

The document defines three key terms used in experiments: the independent variable is the condition that is intentionally changed, the dependent variable is the factor that is measured and depends on the independent variable, and controlled variables are factors kept constant and unchanging during the experiment. An example experiment measures how temperature (independent variable) affects solubility (dependent variable), keeping variables like the water source, container size and mixing time (controlled variables) the same.

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 Independent Variable The independent variable is the one condition that you

change in an experiment.
Example: In an experiment measuring the effect of temperature on solubility, the
independent variable is temperature.

 Dependent Variable The dependent variable is the variable that you measure
or observe. The dependent variable gets its name because it is the factor that is
dependent on the state of the independent variable.
Example: In the experiment measuring the effect of temperature on solubility,
solubility would be the dependent variable.

 Controlled Variable A controlled variable or constant variable is a variable


that does not change during an experiment.
Example: In the experiment measuring the effect of temperature on solubility,
controlled variable could include the source of water used in the experiment, the
size and type of containers used to mix chemicals, and the amount of mixing time
allowed for each solution.

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