Now You See It Now You Don't

[SSpann]

What are the variables for my project?

[amyC]

Hi - If you would like to talk over what you think are the variables or ask specific questions about the different variables that you have identified, please do so. Our Experts can not tell you what the variables are because learning to identify the variables is an important part of the process. The Experts here are happy to assist and help as you work through this step of the project, but you will need to show more of the work you are already doing to help determine the variables.

You can learn more about variables and see examples here: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... bles.shtml

Amy
Science Buddies

[deleted-71536]

Hi there,

Are you doing this excellent Science Buddies project? https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p050.shtml

If so, start by considering the setup of the experiment. What will you be measuring? What you measure is usually your dependent variable. What will you be manipulating - changing between treatments? This is usually your independent variable.

As Amy suggested, please post again (in this same thread) with what you think are your variables, and we would be happy to help guide you!

Best,
Heather

[yvetteds]

Hi - I also really like this project and all the previous expert suggestions and comments.
From my experience as a high school biology teacher - I sometimes thought my presentations were so clear and understandable - but this experiment will show you how details can be missed!
I especially like the suggestions on the project page under 'Make it your own'.

As always with human subjects you have to really think about all the variables within the test group of your subjects. Remember you are trying to isolate (test) only ONE variable in your experiment. That is usually the most challenging part of designing and setting up an experiment!

Good luck and keep us informed.