Scientific Variables Practice CANVAS

What apart of the experiment can I change

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Constants

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In any experiment, the independent variable ______________.

• remains the same to not mess up the experiment

• is purposely changed to test the hypothesis

• is known by the scientist before doing the experiment

Variable that is MEASURED or OBSERVED; it DEPENDS on the independent variable.

• Control Variable

• Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

Marcos wants to know: Does the type of gasoline put in a car effect how fast the car can drive? What is the independent variable?

• Type of gasoline
• which car the gas is put into
• how fast the car can drive
• how much gas is put into the car

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

When you make a graph which variable goes on the X axis?

• independent

• dependent

• extraneous

• controlled

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

When you make a graph, which variable goes on the Y axis?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Control

• Extraneous

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

What type of statement is a hypothesis?

• accept or reject

• If....Then

• qualitative

• I think...because