La variable de control
Example: En el experimento, la variable de control se mantiene constante.
Definition
"La variable de control" refers to a factor in an experiment that is kept constant to ensure that the effect of the independent variable can be accurately measured. It helps maintain consistency and reliability in scientific research by preventing unwanted variations.
Etymology
The term "la variable de control" comes from Spanish, where 'variable' means a factor that can change, and 'control' refers to regulation or management. Together, they describe a variable kept under control during experiments. Did you know? The concept is fundamental in scientific methods to isolate cause and effect.
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"La variable de control" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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