Controlled variable — Science definition
Defined in 2 courses:
- A factor deliberately held the same across all groups so it cannot explain any difference found. (Life Science & Scientific Inquiry)
- A factor kept the same during a comparison. (Physical Science: Matter, Forces & Energy)
Where it is taught
- Questions, Variables & Fair Investigations — Scientific Inquiry & Diversity of Life, Life Science & Scientific Inquiry, Grade 7
- Electric & Magnetic Forces — Forces, Physical Science: Matter, Forces & Energy, Grade 8
Taught alongside
- testable question
- independent variable
- dependent variable
- confound
- field
- repel
- model
- evidence
- system boundary
- assumption
- electric charge
- polarization
- current
- coil