Variables & Hypothesis

Open Ended

What is a variable that can affect the taste of a soft drink (soda).

Open Ended

What is a variable that can affect the attendance at a football game?

Multiple Choice

The farther a ball drops, the higher it will bounce. What is the indepenent variable?

• The type of ball.

• The height the ball is dropped from.

• How high the ball bounces.

Multiple Choice

The farther a ball drops, the higher it will bounce. What is the dependent variable?

• The type of ball.

• The height the ball is dropped from.

• How high the ball bounces.

Multiple Choice

The farther a ball drops, the higher it will bounce. What would be a controlled variable.

• The type of ball.

• The height the ball is dropped from.

• How high the ball bounces.

Multiple Choice

Two groups of students were tested to compare their speed working math problems. Each group was given the same problems. One group had calculators, the other didn't. What is the independent variable?

• The calculators

• Speed at which the students worked the math problems

• Same type of math problem.

Multiple Choice

Two groups of students were tested to compare their speed working math problems. Each group was given the same problems. One group had calculators, the other didn't. What is the controlled variable?

• The calculators

• Speed at which the students worked the math problems

• Same type of math problem.

Multiple Choice

Two groups of students were tested to compare their speed working math problems. Each group was given the same problems. One group had calculators, the other didn't. What is the dependent variable?

• The calculators

• Speed at which the students worked the math problems

• Same type of math problem.

​Testable Questions

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Answer with yes or no on the following slides about testable questions.

Subject | Subject

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Multiple Choice

Paper bags are more durable than plastic bags.

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Dr. Pepper has more sugar than Sprite.

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Trucks use more gasoline than cars.

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Football is better than all other sports.

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Dr. Pepper tastes better than Sprite.

• yes

• no

Open Ended

Write a hypothesis for the following experiment: Does watching TV for 5 hours a day affect the reading scores of 4th graders? 

Open Ended

Write a hypothesis for the following experiment: Will  the amount of ice you put in a drinking glass affect the temperature of the water?