Question

1. what is the independent variable in a strawberry experiment where half the patch has a fence and half does not?
2. what is the dependent variable in the strawberry experiment?
3. list three possible controlled variables in the strawberry experiment.

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Explanation:

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The independent variable is the factor manipulated in an experiment. Here, the presence or absence of a fence (fence: present or not) is what's changed between the two groups of the strawberry patch.

The dependent variable depends on the independent variable. In the strawberry experiment, it would be a measure related to the strawberries (e.g., growth, yield, health) that is affected by the fence (or lack thereof). A common dependent variable here could be strawberry yield (number of strawberries, size, etc.) or growth (height, number of plants, etc.).

Controlled variables are kept constant to ensure a fair test. For a strawberry experiment, factors like the amount of water given to each patch, the type of soil (same soil composition), and the amount of sunlight (same exposure) should be controlled. These don't change between the fenced and unfenced groups.

Answer:

The independent variable is the presence or absence of a fence (or "fence (whether a fence is present or not)").

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