Independent and Dependent Variables

Front

Identify the independent variable in the scenario: "Dilcia wants to know how drinking milk affects how tall Monica grows."

Back

drinking milk

Front

What is the dependent variable in the scenario: "Does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball affect how well they will do on their math test?"

Back

how well they do on the math test

Front

What is the INDEPENDENT variable in an experiment testing which types of paper airplane goes furthest?

Back

the type of paper airplane

Front

What is the independent variable in Marcos' question about the effect of gasoline type on car speed?

Back

Type of gasoline

Front

In an experiment on plants to see how different liquids affect growth, what is the independent variable? Options: The type of plant, The amount of sunlight, The type of music, The type of liquid

Back

The type of liquid

Front

Identify the independent variable in an experiment where the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.

Back

Mass of the ball

Front

Does deflating a ball affect its ability to bounce?

Back

independent

Front

An apple’s freshness will last longer if they are refrigerated.

Back

independent

Front

A person’s teeth will be whitened quicker if they use baking soda with their toothpaste.

Back

independent

Front

How does adding cardio to one’s daily schedule affect their heart rate?

Back

dependent