01 Variables & Graphing

Front

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

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independent variable

Front

In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time? Options: one, none, two or more, how ever many makes sense.

Back

one

Front

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

Back

mass of the ball

Front

Which variable is dependent in the context of Sarah's walkathon where
m = the amount of money Sarah will raise
d = the distance Sarah walks?

Back

m

Front

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____?

Back

Height that the ball bounces

Front

What type of variable is the fertilizer when experimenting with the growth of a plant using three plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water?

Back

Independent

Front

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____?

Back

Height that the ball bounces

Front

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

Back

Plant growth

Front

Molly harvests mushrooms in the forests of Oregon and then sells them to local restaurant chefs. The greater the weight of the mushrooms, the greater their value. w = the weight of the mushrooms v = the value of the mushrooms. Which is the independent variable and which is the dependent variable?

Back

w is the independent variable and v is the dependent variable.

Front

The factors that stay the same or are constant throughout the experiment.

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Controlled Variable