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Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables the scientific method Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables

Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables As part of the scientific process, researchers, scientists and even ordinary people conduct experiments every day to find out more about the world we live in.

Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables An experiment needs to be carefully designed to make sure it accurately measures what it is supposed to.

Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables Basic experiments are based upon a hypothesis that tries to predict the outcome of the experiment. Many experiments do not show that their hypothesis is true.

Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables Experiments test the influence of one thing over another.

Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables A proper experiment compares two or more things but changes only one variable or factor in the experiment. ie. the influence of fertilizer on the growth of plants

Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables For any particular plant in the experiment, the amount of fertilizer it will get during the experiment is determined in advance by the experimenter. the independent variable is the amount of fertilizer

Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables The dependent variable is what is measured in the experiment.

Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables The dependent variable how tall the plants are depends on the independent variable the amount of fertilizer.

Understanding Dependent and Independent Variables Stress increases the heart rate of a person. Dependent variable (what is measured in the experiment): heart rate Independent variable (what is controlled in the experiment): the amount of stress