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Parts of an ExperimentParts of an Experiment
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VariablesVariables
All of the factors thatcould be changed inan experimentConstantsIndependentDependent
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Independent VariableIndependent Variable
The variable “you” choose to change or test.
Examples include: amount of water, sunlight or drop height.
The variable “you” choose to change or test.
Examples include: amount of water, sunlight or drop height.
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Dependent VariableDependent Variable
The variable you are observing or measuring
This variable depends on the independent
Example: The height of the plant depends on other variables such as the amount of water or sunlight
The variable you are observing or measuring
This variable depends on the independent
Example: The height of the plant depends on other variables such as the amount of water or sunlight
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Constants (Controls)Constants (Controls)
The variables that STAY THE SAME to help you compare your results
The variables that STAY THE SAME to help you compare your results
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ExampleExample
You want to see different colored light bulbs affect the growth of bean plants.
• Write a hypothesisI predict plants grow taller in white
light
You want to see different colored light bulbs affect the growth of bean plants.
• Write a hypothesisI predict plants grow taller in white
light
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What is the independent variable?
What is the independent variable?
Color of lightColor of light
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What is the dependent variable?
What is the dependent variable?
Plant growthPlant growth
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What variable should be held consant?
What variable should be held consant?
Water, soil, type of plant
Water, soil, type of plant