Scientific Variables

In your experiment, the thing you measure is called the...

• independent

• dependent

• control

• ruler

In an experiment, the variable you change is called the...

• independent

• dependent

• control

• spam

When writing a hypothesis, which variable is the IF?

• independent

• dependent

• control

• questions mark

When writing a hypothesis, which variable is the THEN?

• independent

• dependent

• contol

• question mark

Which variable is the data that you measure and record in the lab?

• independent

• dependent

• control

• math

True or False: a test may have more than one independent variable

• true

• false

Diego wants to know how drinking milk affects how tall Dora grows. Which is the independent variable?

• Drinking milk.

• Diego's growth.

• Dora's growth.

• Chocolate or plain milk.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid. Each plant has the same amount of sunlight, soil and listens to the same music. What is the independent variable?

• the type of plant

• the type of liquid

• the type of music

• the amount of liquid

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid. Each plant has the same amount of sunlight, soil and listens to the same music. What is the dependent variable?

• the amount of liquid

• the amount of sunlight

• the growth of the plant

• the volume of the music

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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

• independent

• dependent

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4