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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an independent variable? | An independent variable is the one thing the scientist changes on purpose. |
| What is a dependent variable? | A dependent variable is what the scientist measures or observes as the result. |
| What is a controlled variable? | A controlled variable is what is kept the same. |
| D in DRY | Dependent Variable |
| R in DRY | Responding Variable (Another word for Dependent Variable) |
| Y in DRY | Y-axis |
| M in MIX | Manipulated Variable. The variable you change on purpose. |
| I in MIX | Independent Variable (Another word for Manipulated Variable) |
| X in MIX | X-axis |
| Qualitative Observation | Uses words to describe what you notice. It does not use numbers. |
| Quantitative Observation | Uses numbers or measurements. |
| Observations | Information you gather using your five senses. |
| Inferences | An idea or conclusion you make based on your observations and prior knowledge. |