Independent and Dependent Variables Practice

Independent and Dependent Variables Practice

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11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of a dependent variable?

Back

A variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Research question: How does the amount of sunlight affect the growth of a plant? Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable for this research question? The hours of sunlight, The height of a plant, The type of plant, The amount of darkness

Back

The height of a plant

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In experimental design, the independent variable is...

Back

The variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The one variable in an experiment that is purposely changed by the scientist is the________________.

Back

independent variable

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Research Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car affect how fast the car can drive? What is the independent variable?

Back

Type of gasoline

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A student wants to test the effects of different types of exercise on heart rate. What is the dependent variable?

Back

heart rate

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In an experiment to find out how the temperature affects the bounce height of a ball, the dependent variable is ...

Back

bounce height

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