Independent/Dependent Variables

An Independent variable is the one that is changed in an experiment.  

• True
• False

Should you be recording your information during your experiment?

• Yes
• No

You can have more than one independent variable in a controlled experiment.

• True
• False

Carey and Justin are raising money to purchase books for their school's library. The more money they raise, the more books they will be able to purchase for the library.
m = the amount of money Carey and Justin raise
b = the number of books Carey and Justin will be able to purchase
Which of the variables is DEPENDENT?

• m
• b

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Alexandra is testing the quality of her Nikon camera against the camera on her iPhone.  The different cameras is the __ variable.

• constant (same)
• dependent (measured)
• independent (changes)

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes
• no

In order to earn extra spending money, Dalton babysits children after school. The greater the number of hours he babysits, the more money he earns.
h = the number of hours Dalton babysits
m = the amount of money Dalton earns
Which of the variables is dependent?

• h
• m

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

In order to earn extra money on the weekends, Josie's string quartet performs at wedding receptions. The longer the reception, the more money they earn.
r = the length of the reception
m = the amount of money Josie's quartet earns
Which of the variables is independent?

• r
• m

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sarah is participating in a walkathon to raise money for local literacy programs. The amount of money Sarah will raise depends on the distance she walks.
m = the amount of money Sarah will raise
d = the distance Sarah walks
Which of the variables is dependent?

• m
• d

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9