Independent and Dependent Variables

Does the flavor of ice cream effect how fast the ice cream melts?

• independent
• dependent

Does the type of shoe worn during a 30 meter dash affect the speed of the runner?

• independent
• dependent

How does increasing the slope of a ramp affect how far a marble travels?

• independent
• dependent

Does changing the wing shape to make it more narrow affect the distance a paper airplane will fly?

• independent
• dependent

How does watching TV during studying affect a student’s test grades?

• independent
• dependent

Using the same amount of water, how does the pot size affect the amount of time it takes to boil water?

• independent
• dependent

Does changing the scent of a brand of dog food affect how much the dog eats?

• independent
• dependent

What is the effect on increasing the amount of sunlight given to tulips?

• independent
• dependent

Which brand of bubblegum allows for you to blow the largest bubble?

• independent
• dependent

Do roses grow more in height in partial or direct sunlight?

• independent

• dependent