Identifying Variables Practice

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is observed or measured during an investigation.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is an independent variable?

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The independent variable is changed on purpose to test the hypothesis.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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In an experiment, what is the role of the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is what you measure in the experiment and what is affected during the experiment.

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In the question 'Does the mass of a toy car impact the car's time in motion?', what is the dependent variable?

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The toy car's time in motion is the dependent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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In the question 'How does the amount of coffee affect a person's heart rate?', what is the independent variable?

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The amount of coffee is the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of identifying variables in an experiment?

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Identifying variables helps to understand the relationship between different factors and how they affect the outcome.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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How does changing the independent variable affect the dependent variable?

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Changing the independent variable can cause changes in the dependent variable, which is what the experiment aims to measure.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is an example of a dependent variable in a baking experiment?

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The fluffiness of the cake is an example of a dependent variable.

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What is an example of an independent variable in a gardening experiment?

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The amount of sunlight each plant receives is an example of an independent variable.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Why is it important to control variables in an experiment?

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Controlling variables ensures that the experiment is fair and that the results are due to the independent variable only.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4