A series of steps that scientists follow to research something
What is the scientific method
You have decided to test different brands of microwave popcorn to see which brand gives you the most popped corn. What is the dependent variable?
What is the popcorn.
The variable that we purposefully change in an experiment.
What is the independent variable?
This is the variable that is measured in an experiment.
What is the dependent variable?
These are the variables that we keep the same to make sure that the test is fair.
What is the controlled variables?
Two different colored cans are placed in the sun and the temperature is recorded. What type of variable is the temperature of the cans?
Dependent variable