Independent variable

  • ATI TEAS
  • Science: Scientific Reasoning
  • Multiple choice
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Which factor is deliberately varied?

  1. Sleeve color✓ Correct

    The student assigns different colors to the sleeves.

  2. Water volume✗ Incorrect

    The water volume is held alike across bottles.

  3. Lamp exposure time✗ Incorrect

    Each bottle receives the same exposure duration.

  4. Water temperature✗ Incorrect

    Temperature is the observed outcome.

Answer

A. Sleeve color

Rationale

Sleeve color is the factor the student chooses to vary. Temperature is the response, while the stated setup keeps other conditions consistent.

RememberIdentify the chosen difference, the observed response, and the conditions kept consistent.

Sources

  • United States U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · Page 21

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