Practice Independent, Dependent, And Controlled Variables (2.1) - Scientific Inquiry and Investigation (IB MYP)

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Question 1.
What is an independent variable?
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Think about what you are testing or changing.
Question 2.
What do we measure in an experiment?
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What data are you collecting?
3Question 3.
What is the independent variable in an experiment?
- The variable that is changed
- The variable that is measured
- The variable that is constant
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Remember the phrase 'I change it'.
4Question 4.
True or False: Controlled variables can be changed during an experiment.
- True
- False
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What does 'controlled' mean?
Question 5.
You are conducting an experiment to determine how changing the amount of fertilizer affects plant growth. Explain how you would identify your independent variable, dependent variable, and controlled variables.
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Focus on what you are varying and what you are measuring.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of not using a control group in an experiment. How could this impact the validity of your conclusions?
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Consider how comparisons help validate results.

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