Scientific Variables

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The one thing that a scientist changes in their investigation

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Independent variable

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What the scientist is measuring in their investigation.

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Dependent variable

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What is a constant/control in an experiment?

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Things that do not change in a experiment. It's the variable that stays the same. You can have many variables stay the same.

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What is the dependent variable if I ride my bike to school instead of walking?

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How fast you get to school

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What is the dependent variable in the statement: 'If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score'?

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Test score

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment where the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp?

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Distance traveled by the ball

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What is the independent variable in an experiment testing which type of paper airplane goes the furthest?

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the type of paper airplane.

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In an experiment to find out how the height from which a ball is dropped affects how high the ball bounces, what is the dependent variable?

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Height that the ball bounces

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

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Mass of the ball

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What is the independent variable in Molly's investigation on whether the age of students affects their driving ability?

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Age of student