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Identify a Comparison with One Deliberate Change - Practice 1

To investigate one factor, deliberately vary it while keeping relevant conditions alike and measuring the same outcome.

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To investigate one factor, deliberately vary it while keeping relevant conditions alike and measuring the same outcome. Repeated trials help assess variability. Matching conditions does not guarantee that every hidden factor is controlled.

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To compare light duration for similar seedlings, vary light duration while matching water, containers and measurement timing.

To compare light duration for similar seedlings, vary light duration while matching water, containers and measurement timing.
To compare light duration for similar seedlings, vary light duration while matching water, containers and measurement timing.
Question 1 A fictional investigation tests light duration. Which plan best isolates this factor?
Question 2 A fictional investigation tests water amount. Which plan best isolates this factor?
Question 3 A fictional investigation tests container color. Which plan best isolates this factor?
Question 4 A fictional investigation tests surface texture. Which plan best isolates this factor?
Question 5 A fictional investigation tests insulation thickness. Which plan best isolates this factor?