Getting to Know Your Variables (Again!)

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9 questions

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Experimental Design--ID IV, DV, Constants and Controls

For each experimental question, identify the independent variable (IV), dependent variable (DV), constants and the control.

For Each, Ask Yourself:
What am I changing on purpose so that I can answer my question? -- this is your Independent Variable.
What is being measured? What data (numbers) are being collected? --this is your Dependent Variable.
What is staying the same in all of the exeriments? -- these are your Constants.
What is your zero IV level? What is your normal group that does not recieve any testing.---This is your Control

Getting to Know Your Variables (Again!)

Getting to Know Your Variables (Again!)

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