A variável de controle
Example: A variável de controle ajuda a monitorar os resultados do experimento.
Definition
"A variável de controle" refers to a control variable used in scientific investigations to monitor and maintain constant factors that might influence the outcome, ensuring the experiment's results are valid and reliable. It helps track changes that are not due to the manipulated variables.
Etymology
The phrase "a variável de controle" comes from Portuguese, where "variável" means variable, and "controle" means control. The concept originates from experimental science, emphasizing the need to control certain factors to isolate the effect of the tested variable. Did you know? Controlling variables became a standard practice in the scientific method during the 19th century to improve experiment accuracy.
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the control variable