This doesn't seem like it should be that hard, but it is.
List the 2 parts of a controlled experiment.
_____ variable-- the factor that is not being tested (know expected outcome)
_____ variable -- the factor that is being tested
I feel like the answers should be dependent and independent in that order, but the definitions of those don't really seem to fit
The best I can do for the first is "control". However, the definition offered in the question is vague.
The second definition is worse. One does not test variables, one tests the hypothesis by manipulating variables. The person writing this seems not to understand that. The best I can offer is independent, or manipulated.
When you get exam questions such as this, bite your lip and go on. You will have some good exam question writers, and you will have some others.
As a science educator, I have no idea what the writer is trying to determine here. We in science do not test variables. We test models, and hypothesis, by manipulating variables and observing the outcomes. So the use of the word "tested" in these definitions is an aberration.
Here is a summary of the experiment that might be even more helpful.
An independent variable is the potential stimulus or cause, usually directly manipulated by the experimenter, so it could also be called a manipulative variable.
A dependent variable is the response or measure of results.
Extraneous variables — other than the independent variable — potentially can affect the dependent variable, so they must be controlled. If possible, you try to keep them constant between the experimental and control group.
The experimental group receives the independent variable.
The control group is similar to experimental, except it does not receive the independent variable. Extraneous variables are balanced between experimental and control groups.
Types of experiments
1. Single blind gives the control group a placebo — a substance that is inert, it has no physical effect. Subjects don't know if they are in experimental or control group to reduce placebo effect, a change in behavior solely due to believing that you are getting the independent variable.
2. Double blind keeps both subjects and experimenter ignorant of group setup. Distribution of the independent variable and placebo is controlled by third party. This controls for experimenter bias and self-fulfilling prophecy. This means that experimenters with particular expectations are likely to consciously or unconsciously to bias the experiment and influence it to conform to their expectations.
As an example, suppose you want to find out if fluorides reduce dental cavities. You would find two groups, trying to control the extraneous variables. Extraneous variables are found by surveying previous research in the area. In this case, you would match the groups in terms of previous history of cavities, diet and dental hygiene habits including how and how often they brush their teeth.
The experimental group would get toothpaste with the independent variable, the fluoride, while the control group would not have the fluoride in their toothpaste. The toothpaste without the fluoride would be the placebo.
The dependent variable would be the number of cavities after participating in the experiment for a time. The dependent variable indicates the results, but it is not the results. At the end of the experiment, both groups could have no change in cavities or one of the groups could have a greater reduction in cavities. (Of course, if the fluoride increased cavities, you wouldn't want to use it.) All of these varied results would be indicated in terms of the dependent variable.
If only the subjects do not know who is getting the fluoride, it is a single blind experiment. If both the subjects and experimenter do not know, it is a double blind.
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
What is the question? Like where is it?
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difference between controlled and indepndent variable
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what is the difference between a variable and a controlled variable
i need to know how to describe a controlled experiment im stuck and cant do it somebody help me please
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an experiment that has followed all of the safety rules and is not out of control
In a controlled experiment, there are typically two main parts: the control variable and the experimental variable.
The control variable, also known as the constant variable, is the factor that is not being tested and is kept constant throughout the experiment. It serves as a baseline for comparison and allows the experimenter to see the effects of the experimental variable more clearly. For example, if you're testing the effect of temperature on plant growth, the control variable could be the amount of water and sunlight the plants receive, which is kept the same for both the control and experimental groups.
On the other hand, the experimental variable, also known as the independent variable, is the factor that is being tested and manipulated by the experimenter. It is the variable that the experimenter believes will have an effect on the dependent variable. Using the same example of plant growth, the experimental variable could be the temperature. Different temperatures can be tested to see how they influence the growth of the plants.
So, to summarize:
- Control variable: The factor that is not being tested and is kept constant.
- Experimental variable: The factor that is being tested and is manipulated by the experimenter.
I understand that the definitions given in the initial question might have caused confusion. It's important to rely on accurate and scientific definitions when studying and conducting experiments. If you encounter ambiguous or unclear definitions in exams or other materials, it's best to use your understanding of scientific principles and concepts to determine the correct meanings.