DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a control in an experiment?
A
the variable the experimenter has control over
B
the data the experimenter is collecting
C
factors that do not change over the course of the experiment
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A control variable (or scientific constant) in scientific experimentation is an experimental element which is constant (controlled) and unchanged throughout the course of the investigation.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a controlled experiment, all extraneous variables are held constant so that they can’t influence the results. Controlled experiments require: A control group that receives a standard treatment, a fake treatment, or no treatment. Random assignment of participants to ensure the groups are equivalent.

Detailed explanation-3: -The factors in an experiment that can be changed are called variables. Some example of variables would be: changing the temperature, the amount of light present, time, concentration of solutions used.

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