Variables
Scientific Report Writing
100

The variable systematically manipulated by the researcher.

What is the independent variable?

100

The part of an experiment that outlines the intention of the study.

What is the aim?

200

The variable that is a measure of the impact of the independent variable.

What is the dependent variable?

300

A variable that is kept the same so that it does not impact the dependent variable.

What is a controlled variable?

400

A variable that if not controlled may have a systematic impact on the dependent variable

What is an extraneous variable?

500

A variable that has had a systematic impact on the dependent variable.

What is a confounding variable?

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