VARIABLES FLASHCARD

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For the experiment where a student tests how the mass of a paper airplane affects the distance it flies, identify the independent and dependent variables.

Back

Independent variable: mass of the paper airplane (number of paper clips added)
Dependent variable: distance the airplane would fly

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For the experiment comparing two groups of students on their speed working math problems, one group used calculators and the other did not. Identify the independent and dependent variables.

Back

Independent variable: use of calculators
Dependent variable: speed working math problems

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For the experiment where students of different ages were given the same puzzle to assemble, specify the independent and dependent variables.

Back

Independent variable: age of students
Dependent variable: puzzle assembly time

Front

What is 1 constant/part of the control group in Justin's plant watering experiment?

Back

The type of water he uses.

Front

Identify the independent variable in the experiment where Mr. McNiece played different types of music to see how they affected students' pulse rates.

Back

types of music

Front

Identify the dependent variable in Tiffany's investigation of Hayden's reaction to different sounds.

Back

how much time it took Hayden to react

Front

Identify the independent variable in Nick's experiment on how high an ice cube floats in different water temperatures.

Back

temperature of water

Front

How many things can you test (change) in a scientific experiment?

Back

1

Front

What is the independent variable in an experiment where an entomologist wants to determine if temperature changes how many times a cricket chirps?

Back

temperature

Front

Dependent variable in experiment: effect of playing music on plant growth.

Back

how tall the plants grow