INTRODUCTION
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
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data
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empirical evidence
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independent variable
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dependent variable
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Detailed explanation-1: -The definition of a manipulated variable is a factor that is purposefully and specifically changed by the experimenter. The manipulated variable is also called the independent variable or test variable.
Detailed explanation-2: -The variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis is called the manipulated variable (also called the independent variable).
Detailed explanation-3: -The independent variable is the condition that is changed to test the hypothesis while the dependent variable is the that is measured as the result of the changes in the dependent variable. In the experiment, there will be a control group and treatment group.
Detailed explanation-4: -The dependent variable is the item that responds to the change of the independent variable. The dependent variable depends/changes when the independent variable is changed.
Detailed explanation-5: -The independent variable is the variable that will be purposely changed by the scientist to see and measure the effect (if any) it has on the dependent variable.