independent and dependent variables

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable? Options: x-axis, y-axis, neither, it changes

Back

y-axis

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

Back

x-axis

Front

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. They will travel 25 miles each hour. Which statement is true about the situation?

Options:

the independent variable is distance

,

the independent variable is d=25 t

,

the dependent variable is time

,

the dependent variable is distance

Back

the dependent variable is distance

Front

The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment. (It affects the results of the experiment).

Back

Independent Variable

Front

The variable that is measured. It is the result of the experiment.

Back

Dependent Variable

Front

The factors that stay the same throughout the experiment.

Back

Constant

Front

What is the independent variable in Ben's experiment with paper helicopters?

• Dropping the same way
• Wing Length
• Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor
• Dropping from the same height

Back

Wing Length

Front

What is the dependent variable in Ben's helicopter experiment?

Back

Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor

Front

What is the independent variable in Cindy's plant growth experiment?

Back

One plant is in the sunlight and the other is under a box

Front

Cindy's experiment: How does sunlight affect plant growth? Variables: Same plant type, 10 inch pots, sunlight vs. box.

What is the dependent variable?

Back

The growth of the plant