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lndependent Variable: The one and only way in which the two groups ditler. lt
is this factor that might atfect the oulcome or result
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Dependent Variable: The result or outcome ol the experiment. This tells
whether or not the independent variable has had 7n etlec|
atfec! the outcome. These should be
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absoluteiy ioenticat for all ol the groups.that are being compared, othenrise
in-theexperimentallesufts_would_Lloi know_which_facnrnasiaufu any diflerences
Controls: Any and all other lactors that might
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Directions: Use the scenarios on the back ol this
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i"O"p".Oent variable, dependent variable, and contrOlS, then enter
the data sheet.
Experiment
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Minnie Mouse lood is compared by
measuring increase in mouse body weight over time'
1. The quality ol Mickey MoUse food vs.
Z. Better
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Boy tomatoes vs. Ace tomatoes are compared for number ol lruits produced.
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An experiment is conducted to determine if sa$arine causes cancer in laboratory
,"t.. Varying doses are admini$ered to 100 anirlals.
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Speed ol maximum travel ol four land mammals ib to be determined.
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arriliciai Growlitef, and with
no light to delermine arnount of germination'
"Growlite", and with
Radish seedlings aie germinated under natural light, artiliciat
no light to determine rate ol germination'
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"Growlite', and with
Radish seedlings are germinaled under natural light, artilicial
plants after 1 week'
no light to determiie nebht of the germinated
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experiment, and lill in the chart with your own independent and
dependent variables and three controls'
g. write an
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