In an Experiment, the Effect We Are Interested in Determining

question 8

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, the effect we are interested in determining (and which we manipulate) is called the _.

• A)independent variable
• B)dependent variable
• C)control group
• D)experimental group

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Definitions:

Spermicide

A chemical agent used in some contraceptive products to kill or immobilize sperm, thereby preventing fertilization.

Natural Pesticides

Substances derived from natural sources (plants, bacteria, fungi, and certain minerals) used to control pests without synthetic chemicals.

Tropical Rain Forests

Densely wooded areas found near the equator characterized by high rainfall, biodiversity, and a warm climate year-round.

South America

A continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a rich diversity of ecosystems, cultures, and histories.