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Define independent variable, dependent variable, and control variable. Give an
example of each in a hypothetical experiment

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Step-by-step explanation:

Hypothetical question: Does the amount of sunlight effect the growth rate of plants?

Independent Variable- The variable in which you are changing

Ex: The amount of sunlight of plants.

Dependent Variable- The variable in which you are measuring

Ex: The growth rate of the plants.

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Control- The variable that remains the same and that you compare your data to.

Ex: The plant without sunlight.

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