Scientific Variables

Scientific Variables

Multiple Choice

•Scientific question: Will a ball roll farther on a wood, carpet, or tile surface? What is the independent variable?

• Type of Surface (Wood, carpet, tile)

• How far the ball rolls

• Type of ball used

Multiple Choice

•Scientific question: Will a ball roll farther on a wood, carpet, or tile surface? What is the DEPENDENT variable?

• Type of Surface (Wood, carpet, tile)

• How far the ball rolls

• Type of ball used

Multiple Choice

•Scientific question: Do different metals absorb heat differently when placed in direct sunlight?

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•Variable: type of metal used

IS THE THIS INDEPENDENT OR DEPENDENT VARIABLE?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable