LGC- Identifying Variables

This variable is changed by the scientist.

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control group

• Replication

This is the variable being observed, measured, or counted.

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Hypothesis

• Control group

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable 

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• type of sun flower

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable 

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• Type of sunflower

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the dependent variable?

• Type of car
• Skill of driving
• Age of student

Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the independent variable?

• Type of car
• Skill of driving
• Age of student

Sam wanted to know if the color of the chair you sat in when taking a test affected your test grade. What is the independent variable.

• Color or chair
• Grade on test
• Age of students

Sam wanted to know if the color of the chair you sat in when taking a test affected your test grade. What is the dependent variable.

• Color or chair
• Grade on test
• Age of students

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Robert wanted to know if the type of phone you used gave you better or worse service. What is the independent variable. 

• Location of phone call
• Type of phone
• How good the service was

Robert wanted to know if the type of phone you used gave you better or worse service. What is the dependent variable. 

• Location of phone call
• Type of phone
• How good or bad the service was

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3