Scientific Method and Variables

Front

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

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independent variable

Front

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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hypothesis

Front

In an experiment on plants with different liquids (water, apple juice, milk), what is the dependent variable?

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Plant growth

Front

What is Valeria's Independent Variable in her experiment about running to school and quiz performance?

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Running to school

Front

Which variable do you measure?

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Dependent

Front

Dependent variable in an experiment to find out how the height from which a ball is dropped affects how high it bounces.

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Height that the ball bounces

Front

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

Back

Mass of the ball

Front

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; it's missing the independent variable.

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control group

Front

What is the control group when testing three different cleaners compared to tap water?

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tap water

Front

Situation: The time it takes to run a mile depends on the person’s running speed. What would be a constant?

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running the same distance