Idea Bank: Melting a Misconception

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The following lab was originally designed to teach the importance of manipulating a single variable in an experiment. However, the lab also dispels a common misconception, teaches the value of following lab instructions, and provides a good working definition of the term variable.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2004Stock # tst04_071_03_68Volume 071Issue 03

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Learning About Valid Experiments

In an effort to have students understand what a manipulated variable is they perform a simple activity about melting ice to get results. Students who follow directions carefully learn that ... See More

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