Independent and Dependent Variables

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In an experiment to test the effect of sunlight on plant growth, what is the independent variable?

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Amount of sunlight received

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Dependent variable in an experiment measuring the effect of fertilizer on plant height? Options: Type of fertilizer used, Amount of fertilizer used, Height of the plants, Type of plants used

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Height of the plants

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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In an experiment, if you are testing how different temperatures affect the rate of a chemical reaction, what is the dependent variable?

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Rate of the chemical reaction

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable.

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The independent variable is changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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In an experiment to determine the effect of different amounts of sleep on test scores, what would be the independent variable?

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Amount of sleep

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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What is a suitable dependent variable when testing the effect of different types of music on concentration levels?

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Concentration levels

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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In an experiment to test the effect of different fertilizers on plant growth, what is the dependent variable?

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Height of the plants

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What is the independent variable in an experiment testing how the amount of exercise affects heart rate?

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Amount of exercise

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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In an experiment to determine the effect of different amounts of water on plant growth, what is the dependent variable?

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Growth of the plant

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What is the independent variable in an experiment analyzing how different amounts of light affect plant growth?

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Amount of light

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept