Independent and Dependent Variables

Independent and Dependent Variables

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Mathematics

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

A dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, depending on the independent variable.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the experiment, if you change the amount of sunlight a plant receives, what is the independent variable?

Back

The amount of sunlight the plant receives.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the experiment, if you measure how tall a plant grows based on the amount of water it receives, what is the dependent variable?

Back

The height of the plant.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: The independent variable is what you measure in an experiment.

Back

False. The independent variable is what you change; the dependent variable is what you measure.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If you are testing how different fertilizers affect plant growth, what is the independent variable?

Back

The type of fertilizer used.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If you are studying how the number of hours studied affects test scores, what is the dependent variable?

Back

The test scores.

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