Science Variables Practice

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The things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..

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Constant

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The variable that is changed on purpose is..

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Independent Variable

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The variable that is being measured or observed and is responding to the independent variable is known as

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Dependent Variable

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What is the constant in Mrs. Mihay's study on the effect of study time on test scores?

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Same Assignment

Front

What is the independent variable in Mrs. Mihay's study on the effect of study time on test scores?

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Study time

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What is the dependent variable in Mrs. Mihay's study on the effect of study time on test scores?

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Test Score

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What is the independent variable in the hypothesis: "If salt is added to water then the boiling point of water will decrease"?

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Amount of salt

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What is the dependent variable in the hypothesis: "If salt is added to water then the boiling point of water will decrease"?

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boiling point

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What is the independent variable in the statement: "Plants grow best in colored light"?

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Colored Light

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What is the independent variable in the experiment to determine which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid?

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Brand of paper towel