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. Which of the variables is dependent?

the amount of money Sarah will raise

Research question: does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball effect how well they will do on their math test. What is the dependent variable?

how well they do on the math test

How far they kick the soccer ball

Sarah wanted to find out if the size of a car tire made it a smoother ride over bumps. What is the independent variable?

How smooth the ride was over bumps

How much food does a goldfish need to grow? Which is the dependent variable?

How much food you give the fish

The amount of water in the tank

How high can an average 6th grader jump? Which are the constants?

The surface they are jumping from

How well the students did on a math test the day before

Do different types of music make a difference in test scores? Which are the constants?

How well the student does on a test

Do different types of music make a difference in test scores? Which are the constants?

How well the student does on a test

Which type of bubble gum makes the biggest bubble? Which is the independent variable?

the amount of air to blow the bubble

Does the amount of time a person spends watching TV make a difference in their grades? Which is the dependent variable?

How much time they spend watching TV

Students want to test if changing the wing shape of a paper airplane will affect the distance it will fly. What is the independent variable?

the distance the airplane will fly dependent

the temperature in the classroom

the type of paper used to construct the plane

Students want to test if changing the wing shape of a paper airplane will affect the distance it will fly. What is the dependent variable?

the type of paper used to construct the airplane

Students want to test if changing the wing shape of a paper airplane will affect the distance it will fly. Which of the following is a good hypothesis for this experiment?

If the wing shape is wider, then the airplane will covered more distance

If the airplane fly for three minutes, then that will be the best design

If the wing shape is round, then the airplane will fly for more time

If the airplane is made of construction paper, then it will fly farther

David is having a discussion with Anthony because he is saying that the flavor of ice cream affects how fast the ice cream melts. What is the independent variable in this example?

the temperature of the environment

Does the type of ball affect the bouncing height? Which hypothesis is correct?

If the subject bounces a ping pong ball, then the ping pong ball will bounce the highest.

If we use a big ball, the ball will bounce really high.

She can use a basketball, then the ball will bounce the lowest.

If the subject uses a bowling ball, the bowling ball will bounce the lowest.

Independent/Dependent Variables

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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)

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

dependent variable

independent variable

data

control group

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

yes

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.

Which of the variables is dependent?

The Number of Hours Worked

The Amount of Money Earned

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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.

Which of the variables is independent?

the length of the reception

the amount of money Josie's quartet earns

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Independent/Dependent Variables

28 questions

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

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

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

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

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

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.Which of the variables is dependent?

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.Which of the variables is independent?

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.Which of the variables is dependent?

Research question: does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball effect how well they will do on their math test. What is the dependent variable?

When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?

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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.

Which of the variables is dependent?

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.

Which of the variables is independent?

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.

Which of the variables is dependent?