What are Variables?
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Objective
I can define what a variable is and explain its purpose in scientific research.
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Define what a variable is in the context of scientific research.
Explain the difference between a variable and a constant. Provide an example of each.
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Exit ticket
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“Define what a variable is and explain why identifying variables is important when conducting scientific research. Describe a scenario where you are studying a group of students. Identify three characteristics that could be considered variables and explain why they fit the definition of a variable. Explain the difference between a variable and a constant, and provide an example of each in the context of a scientific study about the effects of sleep on test performance.”
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