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How to Write An Experimental Science Project Question

By Janice VanCleave

The direction of the plant's leaves depends on the direction of the Sun. Sunlight is the cause—independent variable—and a change in the direction of the leaves is the response—dependent variable.

Building an Experimental Science Project Question New Science Terms causeeffectcontrolled variablesdependent variableexperimental questionindependent variablevariables An experimental question is a cause-effect question. Note: Things that can be changed or change on their own are called variables. In an experimental question, the variable that causes another variable to change  is called the independent variable. The  variable that […]

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